Menopause: Biology and Pathobiology is a comprehensive volume covering all aspects of the biology, anatomy,
physiology, pathobiology, and pharmacology of menopause, as well as its diagnosis and management.
The book is divided into four sections: Basic Biology, Epidemiology, Menopausal Systems Pathophysiology, and Intervention.
Basic Biology covers such fundamentals as ovarian anatomy and physiology, mechanisms of steroid hormone action,
chronobiological effects, and premature menopause. Epidemiology includes, among others, chapters on methodology
challenges in the study of menopause, how to distinguish the effects of age from those of menopause, and a discussion
of the key differences in demographics, environmental factors, and ethnicity in the menopause experience. The Pathophysiology
section contains chapters on menopause and its various effects on the body, including sexuality, skin, brain, the
cardiovascular system, cancers, and mood. The final section includes detailed chapters on intervention and management
techniques, with topics including alternative therapies to hormone replacement, exercise, and estrogens and osteoporosis.
Features & Benefits
Presents a comprehensive, research-oriented approach to menopause
Covers everything from basic biology to pathophysiology to intervention therapies
Takes a multidisciplinary approach that is useful for researchers and clinicians in many fields
Presents the latest basic and clinical data
Contains complete references that allow the reader to quickly locate relevant information
