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Polycystic Ovarian Disease

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  • © 1984

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Authors:
  1. Walter Futterweit

    1. Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York, New York, USA

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Part of the book series: Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CPOG)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Neuroendocrine Regulation of Gonadal Function

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 1-19

  3. Hormonal Control of Folliculogenesis

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 21-30

  4. Androgen Transport and Plasma Levels in the Normal Female

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 31-39

  5. The Pathologic Anatomy of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 41-46

  6. Genetics of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 47-48

  7. Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 49-82

  8. Clinical Features of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 83-95

  9. Hyperprolactinemia and Polycystic Ovarian Disease

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 97-111

  10. Laboratory Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 113-135

  11. Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 137-161

  12. Hypothesis and Summary

    • Walter Futterweit
    Pages 163-166

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 167-210
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Polycystic ovarian disease, or polyfollicular ovarian disease, as Dr. Fut­ terweit prefers to call it, is a disease of uncertain etiology and for which numerous modes of therapy have been advanced. Understanding of its pathophysiology should shed light on factors regulating normal ovarian function; the converse is also true. Recent years have brought about great understanding of the neuro­ endocrine regulation of gonadal function, as well as of factors in the microenvironment of the ovary which affect its function. It is also ap­ preciated that cases classified as polycystic ovarian disease actually rep­ resent a clinical and pathological spectrum which may reflect the effects of diverse etiological factors. In the present volume, Dr. Futterweit presents the fruits of his long interest in and extensive experience with this disease. He thoroughly and thoughtfully reviews the vast amount of basic and clinical information that has been garnered with regard to this condition over the past decade. The numerous theories that have been advanced to explain its etiology are presented in balanced fashion, in addition to a hypothesis, which is well formulated and amenable to clinical testing. His clinical interests and judgment are well represented by his presentation of the diverse manifestations of this condition, the approach to proper diagnosis, and the available therapeutic options. Patients with this disease represent diagnostic and therapeutic prob­ lems in a situation where manifestations of disease may lead to major emotional stress.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York, New York, USA

    Walter Futterweit

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