PCOS and Insulin Resistance (IR): From Lifestyle to Insulin Sensitizers
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ENDOCRINOLOGY
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Contraception to Hormone Replacement Therapy
© International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology 2015Bart C. J. M. Fauser and Andrea R. Genazzani (eds.)Frontiers in Gynecological EndocrinologyISGE Series10.1007/978-3-319-09662-9_3 3. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Contraception to Hormone Replacement Therapy Andrea R. Genazzani1 and Alessandro D. Genazzani2 (1) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,…
Transsexualism: Endocrine Aspects
Effects of gonadal steroids on the hypothalamus during gonadal formation [4] Disorders of androgen to estrogen conversion [5] Receptor disorders Aromatase changes [6] Gender identity is developed as a result…
Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancies
Hormonal Nonhormonal COCs The condom Emergency contraception The double dutch method (COCs and condom) LARCs Othersa Injectable contraception Sponge and diaphragm IUDs Abstinence Implants Withdrawal Patches Periodic sexual intercourse Vaginal…
Therapeutic Options for Modifying Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Therapeutic Options for Modifying Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Louis J. Aronne Kathy Keenan Isoldi Dennis T. Roarke Excess fat mass is associated with an increased risk of developing a…
Pharmacologic Treatment of Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease
Pharmacologic Treatment of Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease Jennifer G. Robinson Extensive animal and clinical trial evidence has shown that lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) slows the development of atherosclerotic disease…
Effect of Exercise on Dyslipidemia
Effect of Exercise on Dyslipidemia Mary P. McGowan The profound benefits of regular physical activity (PA) cannot be disputed. Individuals who engage in the regular expenditure of energy whether as…
Fish Oils in the Treatment of Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease
Fish Oils in the Treatment of Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease Harold E. Bays Elevated triglycerides (TG) are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Severe hypertriglyceridemia can cause pancreatitis. Fish…
Trans Fatty Acids, Dyslipidemia, and Cardiovascular Disease
Trans Fatty Acids, Dyslipidemia, and Cardiovascular Disease Edmond K. Kabagambe Frank A. Franklin Trans fatty acids are unsaturated fatty acids in which the hydrogen molecules at one or more of…
Dietary Treatment of Dyslipidemia
Dietary Treatment of Dyslipidemia Virginia W. Hartmuller Extensive evidence exists from population studies and clinical trials for the association between many dietary factors and blood lipid levels and the risk…
