When Puberty Is Precocious: Scientific and Clinical Aspects

ISBN-13: 9781617377525 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 459 str.

Ora H. Pescovitz; Emily C. Walvoord

Opis

When puberty is precocious is a question in and of itself. The possibility that puberty is st starting earlier in children of the 21 century has become a contentious topic during the past few years. It has received much attention in the medical literature as well as the lay press. As research methods and interpretation of data vary between the studies that have attempted to resolve this issue, we are pleased to present the reader with three very different approaches to addressing the same question. We are thrilled to have experts in the field of basic science share the most up-to-date understanding of the mechanisms involved in the complicated interplay of factors that initiate puberty in different species. Also reviewed in the book are the many fascinating causes of precocity and new observations regarding the influence of the in utero environment and the affect of adoption from a developing country on pubertal timing. We have also included cutting edge discussions of endocrine disruptors, and the often overlooked psychosocial ramifications of precocious puberty. We believe that this book will be useful to primary care providers as well as specialists who deal with issues regarding abnormalities of puberty and reproduction. The topics covered in these chapters will provide the reader with a solid understanding of the diverse and fascinating causes of precocious puberty and different treatment options.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"...succeeds in presenting a wide range of topics involved in the onset of puberty from many different perspectives." -Doody's Book Review, Weighted Numerical Score: 88 - 3 Stars

"When Puberty Is Precocious cogently presents both facts and speculations about whether children today are entering puberty earlier than children did in the past. ...The authors include many experts in clinical research and basic science. ... the book reads well and is organized in a way that makes it a valuable reference tool, and the references cited in the chapters are extensive. When Puberty Is Precocious will be appreciated by primary care physicians as well as pediatric endocrinologists." (Karen O. Klein, The New England Journal of Medicine, December, 2007)

"This monograph belongs to well known Contemporary Endocrinology Series ... . It appears useful not only for all pediatricians, especially for those specialized in pediatric endocrinology or pediatric gynecology, but also for gynecologists, psychologists and possibly also for pedagogists dealing with the education of adolescents. However, considerable number of information could be find in this monograph also by physiologists, pathophysiologists and general endocrinologists. ... excellent editorial work which considerably helps to the reader to percept and understand individual problems discussed by the authors." (Endocrine Regulations, February, 2008)

Spis treści

When Puberty is Precocious: Scientific and Clinical Aspects Table of Contents Part I: Neuroendocrine Control of Puberty 1. Control of Puberty in Rodents: Special Focus on the Female 2. Control of Puberty in Non-human Primates 3. Control of Puberty in Humans 4. Genetic Regulation of the Variation in Pubertal Timing Part II: Secular Trends and the Onset of Puberty 5. Puberty is Starting Earlier in the 21st Century 6. BMI and the Onset of Puberty 7. Puberty Timing Remains Unchanged Part III: Isolated Breast Development 8. Premature Thelarche 9. Gynecomastia: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Management Part IV: Adrenal Abnormalities and Puberty 10. Premature Adrenarche: Harbingers and Consequences 11. Pubertal Consequences of Being Born Small For Gestational Age 12. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia 13. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in the Peripubertal Period 14. Psychological and Social Problems in Children with Premature Adrenarche and Precocious Puberty Part V: Gonadotropin Dependent Precocious Puberty 15. Etiology of Gonadotropin Dependent Precocious Puberty 16. Treatment of Gonadotropin Dependent Precocious Puberty Part VI: Gonadotropin Independent Precocious Puberty 17. McCune-Albright Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management 18. Familial Male Limited Precocious Puberty 19. Gonadal and Adrenal Tumors Part VII: Environmental Effects on Puberty 20. The Role of Endocrine Disruptors in Pubertal Development 21. Precocious Puberty in Internationally Adopted Girls