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Androgen Excess Disorders in Women
Ricardo . Ed(S): Azziz
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Description for Androgen Excess Disorders in Women
Hardback. Covers the importance of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as the most prevalent androgen excess disorder in women. This volume addresses the research findings on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, genetics, and consequences of androgen excess disorders in women. Editor(s): Azziz, Ricardo. Series: Contemporary Endocrinology. Num Pages: 488 pages, 81 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJG; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1100.
The field of androgen excess disorders has advanced substantially since the original publication of this book. The Androgen Excess Society (AES) was founded to bring together investigators in the field. A better understanding of the screening, progression, and molecular genetics of nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) has improved the clinical care and diagnostic accuracy of these patients. New criteria for the diagnosis of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were proposed in Rotterdam, criteria that have resulted in controversy and, hopefully, initiation of new studies. The association of insulin resistance with PCOS has been strengthened, and the role of metformin in tre- ... Read more
The field of androgen excess disorders has advanced substantially since the original publication of this book. The Androgen Excess Society (AES) was founded to bring together investigators in the field. A better understanding of the screening, progression, and molecular genetics of nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia (NCAH) has improved the clinical care and diagnostic accuracy of these patients. New criteria for the diagnosis of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were proposed in Rotterdam, criteria that have resulted in controversy and, hopefully, initiation of new studies. The association of insulin resistance with PCOS has been strengthened, and the role of metformin in tre- ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Endocrinology
Number of Pages
488
Place of Publication
Totowa, NJ, United States
ISBN
9781588296634
SKU
V9781588296634
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Androgen Excess Disorders in Women
From the reviews: "...a timely update of a rapidly mushrooming area of the reproductive literature." -TRENDS in Endocrinology andf Metabolism "This is a thoughtful, focused approach to androgen excess in women. The book is well organized and the format makes identification of specific topics easy. … This book is targeted at both researchers and clinicians in ... Read more