Main description:

Key Features

Explains normal physiology of pregnancy in addition to the physiology, evaluation, and management of endocrine diseases in pregnancy, and in the pre- and post-partum periods.

Explores from a clinical standpoint with practical applications, useful for students, residents, fellows, mid-level providers, and practicing physicians.

Discusses special considerations and emerging topics including pregnancy in transgender men, obesity and metabolism, and endocrine emergencies.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Physiology of Pregnancy and Lactation
Contents:
1.a. Normal Physiology of Pregnancy

1.b. Hormonal Physiology of Lactation

Chapter 2: Diabetes Mellitus
Contents:
2.a. Overview of Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

2.b. Gestational Diabetes

2.c. Diabetic Maternal and Fetal Complications

2.d. Diabetic Emergencies: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State

Chapter 3: Thyroid
Contents:
3.a. Hypothyroidism

3.b. Hyperthyroidism

3.c. Thyroid Nodules

3.d. Thyroid Cancer

3.e. Thyroid Emergencies: Myxedema Coma and Thyroid Storm

Chapter 4: Adrenal
Contents:
4.a. Adrenal Incidental Adenomas

4.b. Pheochromocytomas

4.c. Hyperaldosteronism

4.d. Cushing's Syndrome

4.e. Adrenocortical Carcinoma

4.f. Adrenal Insufficiency

4.g. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

4.h. Adrenal Emergencies: Adrenal Crisis

Chapter 5: Pituitary
Contents:
5.a. Pituitary Incidental Adenomas

5.b. Acromegaly

5.c. Growth Hormone Deficiency

5.d. Hyperprolactinemia

5.e. Non-Functioning Sellar Masses

5.f. Pituitary Infiltrative and Inflammatory Disorders

5.g. Diabetes Insipidus

5.h. Hyponatremia in Pregnancy

5.i. Pituitary Emergencies: Sheehan Syndrome and Apoplexy

Chapter 6: Calcium and Metabolic Bone Disorders
Contents:
6.a. Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism

6.b. Osteoporosis and Vitamin D Deficiency

Chapter 7: Special Considerations
Contents:
7.a. Transgender Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

7.b. Endocrine Tumors in Pregnancy

7.c. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity in Pregnancy