The second edition of this guide is revised throughout to include all the new research since the first edition, as well as an expanded chapter on alternative health options; the latest information on the prevalence and prevention of heart disease, osteoporosis, and breast cancer; revised guidelines for birth control and infertility procedures; the latest word on hormones, hormone balancing, and hormone replacement; and new help for PMS and incontinence. The authors have also thoroughly updated their extensive references and appendices, providing readers with lists of resources and allowing...

This issue of Endocrinology Clinics covers essential updates in a range of common endocrine disorders that are of special concern during pregnancy, as well as endocrine problems that can arise due to pregnancy.? A variety of thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and hypertensive disorders are covered, as well as calcium and bone metabolism disorders during pregnancy and lactation.? Diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes, and pregestational diabetes are addressed.? Iodine disorders in pregnancy and lactation are covered.? Hyperprolactinemia and infertility are also addressed.? Special concerns...

As I read this unique volume on diabetes and pregnancy edited by Lois Jovanovic, I was struck by two themes that run throughout these collected chapters. First, this volume provides an excellent assessment of past problems, present management, and future challenges presented by dia betes in pregnancy. Orury's unique, longitudinal experience with diabetes iIi pregnancy provides the reader with an important overview, as does Coetzee's discussion of gestational diabetes. Current problems-deter mining the etiology and prevention of congenital malformations in infants of diabetic mothers (10M),...