Reproductive Endocrine Therapeutics

A how-to'' guide to treatments in reproductive endocrinology, using the drug-based therapies that are continually replacing surgical procedures. Organized by disease, this volume offers a comprehensive review of the pharmacology and clinical applications of the drugs most commonly used to fight infertility, hyperandrogenism, endometriosis, hirsutism, leiomyomata uteri, premenstrual syndrome, pituitary tumors, menopause, and osteoporosis. Includes details of the applications of bromocriptine, spironolactone, glucocorticoids, calcitonin, human menopausal gonadotropins, clomiphene, danazol, synthetic and natural estrogens and progestins, and more. Also discusses rationale for treatment, patient selection, drug dosage, length of therapy, alternative therapies, and common side effects.