Estrogens and Progestogens in Clinical Practice

Dr. Lobo, formerly Rappleye Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director of the Center for Reproductive Sciences, Columbia University, has done extensive research in various areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility including estrogen metabolism and menopause. Dr. Lobo has a primary interest in hyperandrogenic disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. He frequently serves as editor for peer-review journals and has authored over 300 articles and 16 books.

Section 1. Historical Overview. Discovery of the Physiological Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone, E Diczfalusy, I S Fraser. Historical Overview, J W Goldzieher. Drug Regulatory Testing, R a Edgren. Section 2. Chemistry. Structure-Function Relationships and Metabolism of Estrogens and Progestogens, F Z Stanczyk. Chemistry of Antihormones, G C Davies. Chemical Synthesis, J Edwards, M Henzl. Section 3. Physiology. Biosynthesis and Secretion of Ovarian and Adrenal Steroids. S G Hillier. Metabolism of Estrogens and Progestogens, C Longcope. Feedback Mechanisms, D T Baird. The Normal Menstrual Cycle; Changes Throughout Life, R J Norman, G Phillipson. Actions of Estrogens and Progesterone at the Cellular Level, S Christin-Maitre, N Chabbert-Buffet, P Bouchard. The Molecular Basis for the Development of Estrogen and Progesterone Agonists and Antagonists, D P Mcdonnell, B L Wagner. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Endometrium, H O D Critchley, D L Healy. Menstruation, P a Rogers. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on Myometrium, Cervix, Fallopian Tube, Vagina and Vulva, R P S Jansen. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Breast, W H Hindle. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Central Nervous System, T Polcz, T Horvath F Naftolin. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on Bone, B Winding, H L Jorgensen, C Christiansen. Vascular Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone, V M Miller, G C Sieck, Y Prakash, L a Fitzpatrick. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on the Urinary Tract, Rectum and Pelvic Floor, S Johnston, S Stanton. Effects of Estrogen and Progesterone on Skin, M P Brincat, M Formosa. Estrogen and Progesterone During Pregnancy and Parturition, J R G Challis, S J Lye. Estrogens and Progesterone in the Post-Partum Period, P J Illingworth, A S Mcneilly. Estrogens and Progesterone in the Fetus and Neonate, B R Carr, P C Macdonald. Section 4. Pharmacology. Pharmacokinetics of Estrogens and Progestogens, J W Faigle, L Schenkel. Pharmacodynamic Effects of Estrogens and Progestogens, J W Goldzie