| Topic: | endocrine & metabolic diseases (en) |
| Title: | Endocrinology of Pregnancy. |
| Author: | Taylor, R.N.; Lebovic, D.I. |
| Source: | IN: Gardner, D.; Shoback, D., eds. Greenspan’s Basic and Clinical Endocrinology. 8th ed. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill. 2007. pp 641-660. |
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| Abstract: | This chapter about the endocrinology of pregnancy is from a textbook about endocrinology that describes the scientific principles and clinical management of patients with endocrine-related diseases and disorders. The authors stress that the endocrine changes associated with pregnancy are adaptive, allowing the mother to nurture the developing fetus. Maternal reserves are usually adequate; however, occasionally, as in the case of gestational diabetes or hypertensive disease of pregnancy, a woman may develop overt signs of disease as a direct result of pregnancy. Topics discussed include conception and implantation, the fetal-placental-decidual unit, polypeptide hormones, steroid hormones, maternal adaptation to pregnancy, fetal endocrinology, endocrine control of parturition, endocrinology of the puerperium, endocrine disorders and pregnancy pituitary disorders, pregnancy and breast cancer, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, hyperthyroidism in pregnancy, and hypothyroidism in pregnancy. A list of abbreviations is provided. 2 figures. 1 table. 29 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Endocrine Diseases and Disorders. Physiology. Pathology. Endocrine System. Hormones. Patient Care Management. Pregnancy. Complications. |
| Minor Keywords: | Symptoms. Diagnosis. Diagnostic Tests. Childbirth. Hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism. Pituitary Gland. Hypertension. Fetus. Steroids. |
| Publication Number: | ENBK10055 |
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