ENDOCRINOLOGY OF PARTURITION
ENDOCRINOLOGY OF PARTURITION John R. G. Challis The duration of human pregnancy, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period, is ˜280 days, or 40 weeks. The expected…
EVALUATION OF THE FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT BY ENDOCRINE TESTING
EVALUATION OF THE FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT BY ENDOCRINE TESTING Part of “CHAPTER 108 – THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT“ Because of the enormous increases in hormone levels in pregnant women, it was originally…
MATERNAL COMPARTMENT—ENDOCRINE ALTERATIONS AND ENDOCRINE DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY
MATERNAL COMPARTMENT—ENDOCRINE ALTERATIONS AND ENDOCRINE DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY Part of “CHAPTER 108 – THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT“ Various maternal adaptations involving the endocrine system occur during pregnancy. Also, many of…
PARATHYROID GLAND AND CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS
PARATHYROID GLAND AND CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS Part of “CHAPTER 108 – THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT“ The calcium levels in the fetus are regulated largely by transfer from the maternal compartment across the…
FETAL COMPARTMENT
FETAL COMPARTMENT Part of “CHAPTER 108 – THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT“ The understanding and elucidation of the human fetal endocrine system have required the development of assays for minute quantities of…
FETAL MEMBRANES AND DECIDUA
FETAL MEMBRANES AND DECIDUA Part of “CHAPTER 108 – THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT“ Fetal membranes consisting of amnion and chorion were originally thought to be inactive endocrinologically. The amnion is a…
PLACENTAL COMPARTMENT
PLACENTAL COMPARTMENT Part of “CHAPTER 108 – THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT“ In mammals, especially humans, the placenta has evolved into a complex structure that delivers nutrients to the fetus, produces numerous…
THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT
THE MATERNAL-FETAL-PLACENTAL UNIT Bruce R. Carr The hormonal changes and maternal adaptations of human pregnancy are among the most remarkable phenomena in nature. During pregnancy, the placenta, which is supplied…
PERSPECTIVES
PERSPECTIVES Part of “CHAPTER 107 – CONCEPTION, IMPLANTATION, AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT“ Related posts: REGULATION OF THE GROWTH HORMONE RECEPTOR AND BINDING PROTEIN GONADOTROPE ADENOMAS OF THE PITUITARY PROLACTIN HYPERSECRETION DEFINITIONS…
SPONTANEOUS ABORTION
SPONTANEOUS ABORTION Part of “CHAPTER 107 – CONCEPTION, IMPLANTATION, AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT“ The most common manifestation of the failure of embryonic and fetal development is spontaneous abortion: the failure of…
