This volume offers an up-to-date overview on the major areas of gynecological endocrinology, presenting the latest advances in adolescent gynecological endocrinology, assisted reproduction, menstrual-related disorders,  sexuality and transsexualism, polycystic ovary syndrome, myometrial pathology and adenomyosis, obesity and metabolic syndrome, hormonal contraception, premature ovarian failure and menopause. In each chapter the recent advances deriving from basic science and clinical investigations are related to the practical management of the condition under consideration, taking into account the need for individualized therapies. The book is published within the ISGE Book Series, a joint venture between the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology and Springer and is based on the 2014 International School of Gynecological and Reproductive Endocrinology Winter Course. It will be an important tool for obstetricians and gynecologists, endocrinologists and experts in women's health as well as interested GPs. 

InhaltsangabeNew developments in ovarian hyperstimulation for IVF.- ASSISTED REPRODUCTION: THE ENDOCRINE IMPACT: In patients with only one or two oocytes, is IVF-ET or ICSI better?.-ART: The role of pre-ovulatory progesterone rise in hyper- and hypo-responders.-Supplementation with DHEAS in poor responders.- Heavy menstrual bleeding - the daily challenge for the gynecologist.- Reproductive milestones and primary headaches.- Progesterone and progestins: neuroendocrine effects and mechanisms of action.- ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY: Disorders of the menstrual cycle during adolescence.-Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, functional and organic: lessons to learn.- Prevention of adolescent pregnancies.- SEXUALITY AND TRANSSEXUALISM: HORMONAL INFLUENCES: Hormonal influences on women's sexuality throughout the reproductive life span.- Transsexualism: endocrine aspects.- POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: Polycystic ovary syndrome: diagnosis and female health implications.- From life-style to insulin sensitizers for PCOS.- Polycystic ovary syndrome: from contraception to hormone replacement therapy.- PREGNANCY: THYROID DISORDERS AND RISKS OF ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS: Thyroid disorders and pregnancy.- Endocrine disruptors: impact in the pregnant woman?.- MYOMETRIAL PATHOLOGY AND ADENOMYOSIS: Fibroids and adenomyosis: current treatment options.-Effects on sexual function of medical and surgical therapy for endometriosis.-Myometrial pathology: sonographic evaluation of myomas and adenomyosis.- OBESITY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME: Obesity and metabolic syndrome: impact and relationship with menopausal transition.- Endocrine and metabolic disorders in aging women.- Conservative and operative treatment of endometriosis.- HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION: Hormonal contraceptives: progestogens and thromboembolic risk.- How to find the right contraceptive method for the right woman.-  Ovarian low malignant potential tumors.- PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE AND MENOPAUSE: Menopause and HRT: doubts and certainties.