Written by leading international specialists, this book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview of endocrine-based female reproductive disorders. Particularly focusing on the Hypothalamus - Pituitary - Ovary (HPO) axis as the main driver of reproduction in women, it discusses amenorrhea; chronic anovulation and polycystic ovary syndrome as the most common dysfunctions of the HPO axis; endocrine diseases as possible impacts on the HPO axis; uterine disorders related to estrogen/progesterone; and the impact of endometriosis and uterine fibroids on reproduction. It also addresses infertility and menopause as hormone-related disorders in women and endocrine changes during pregnancy and lactation, and in breast disorders.

The book is intended as a major reference for endocrinologists, gynecologists, and obstetricians, as well as basic and clinical scientists. It is published as part of the SpringerReference program, which provides access to live editions constantly updated through a dynamic peer-review publishing process.

Part I Hypothalamic-Pituitary-ovary axis disorders: The hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis

The menstrual cycle and related disorders
The Polycystic ovary syndrome
The menstrual disorders related to endocrine diseases
The menstrual disorders related to systemic diseases
Hormones and sex behaviour
Hormonal contraception
Part II Uterine disorders: Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids and adenomyosis
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Part III Infertility: Epidemiology and causes
Diagnostic protocols
Hormonal treatments
Assisted reproductive technologies
Part IV Menopause: Premature ovarian insufficiency
The climacteric syndrome
Long term effects
HRT
Menopause and bone metabolism
Part V Pregnancy: Endocrinology of maternal-placental axis
The "great obstetrical syndromes"
Part VI Breast: Hormones,  breast disorders and lactation.