Nadia (West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA) Barghouthi & Jessica (West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA) Perini 
Endocrine Diseases in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period 

This book delivers comprehensive explanations of normal hormonal physiology during pregnancy and descriptions of the hormonal pathology associated with various endocrine disease states. In addition, it serves as a relevant and synoptic resource for the clinical management of endocrine disorders in pregnancy and the prepartum and postpartum periods. Evaluation and management of endocrine disorders including, but not limited to, diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and various endocrine tumors are discussed. It provides readers with a detailed overview in a compact and easy-to-read format. This book serves as essential reading for Endocrinology fellows and Obstetrics and Gynecology residents.

KEY FEATURES

• Explains normal physiology of pregnancy in addition to the physiology, evaluation, and management of endocrine diseases in pregnancy and in the prepartum and postpartum periods




• Explores from a clinical standpoint with practical applications; useful for students, residents, fellows, mid-level providers, and practicing physicians




• Discusses special considerations and emerging topics including pregnancy in transgender men, obesity and metabolism, and endocrine emergencies