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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e
| Part 16. Endocrinology and Metabolism > Section 1. Endocrinology > |
Chapter 347. The Female Reproductive System, Infertility, and Contraception
Sections: The Female Reproductive System, Infertility, and Contraception: Introduciton, Development of the Ovary and Early Follicular Growth, Development of a Mature Follicle, Regulation of Ovarian Function, Hormonal Integration of the Normal Menstrual Cycle, Clinical Assessment of Ovarian Function, Puberty, Infertility, Contraception, Further Readings.
Topics Discussed: female infertility; female reproductive system disorder; gynecologic disorders.
Excerpt:"The female reproductive system regulates the hormonal changes responsible for puberty and adult reproductive function. Normal reproductive function in women requires the dynamic integration of hormonal signals from the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovary, resulting in repetitive cycles of follicle development, ovulation, and preparation of the endometrial lining of the uterus for implantation should conception occur...."
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