Main description:

Covers a broad base of scientific knowledge and clinical expertise in an integrated way that aims to be accessible to the non-specialist. This edition has a total of 15 chapters, including endocrine physiology and iodine nutrition in normal pregnancy. All endocrine glands-related disorders in relation to pregnancy are covered.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and pregnancy, obesity and pregnancy, and endocrinology of hyperemesis gravidarum have been discussed in detail. Longterm outcomes of pregnancy on the fetus and fetal programming is appropriate for concluding the title. Every chapter has been written to ensure that it reflects the cutting edge of medical knowledge and practice, pitched at a level of detail to meet the needs of practising physicians.

Contents:

1. Endocrine Physiology in Pregnancy.

2. Gestational Diabetes.

3. Iodine Nutrition in Pregnancy.

4. Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy.

5. Thyrotoxicosis in Pregnancy.

6. Parathyroid Disorders During Pregnancy.

7. The Endocrinology of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

8. Hypertension and Pregnancy.

9. Vitamin D and Pregnancy.

10. Bone Disorders during Pregnancy

11. Pituitary Disorders in Pregnancy.

12. Adrenal Disorders in Pregnancy.

13. PCOS and Pregnancy.

14. Obesity and Pregnancy.

15. Fetal Origins of Endocrine Disease

Index