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

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Physiology of Pregnancy and Lactation
Contents:
1.a. Normal Physiology of Pregnancy

1.b. Hormonal Physiology of Lactation

Chapter 2: Diabetes Mellitus
Contents:
2.a. Overview of Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy

2.b. Gestational Diabetes

2.c. Diabetic Maternal and Fetal Complications

2.d. Diabetic Emergencies: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State

Chapter 3: Thyroid
Contents:
3.a. Hypothyroidism

3.b. Hyperthyroidism

3.c. Thyroid Nodules

3.d. Thyroid Cancer

3.e. Thyroid Emergencies: Myxedema Coma and Thyroid Storm

Chapter 4: Adrenal
Contents:
4.a. Adrenal Incidental Adenomas

4.b. Pheochromocytomas

4.c. Hyperaldosteronism

4.d. Cushing’s Syndrome

4.e. Adrenocortical Carcinoma

4.f. Adrenal Insufficiency

4.g. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

4.h. Adrenal Emergencies: Adrenal Crisis

Chapter 5: Pituitary
Contents:
5.a. Pituitary Incidental Adenomas

5.b. Acromegaly

5.c. Growth Hormone Deficiency

5.d. Hyperprolactinemia

5.e. Non-Functioning Sellar Masses

5.f. Pituitary Infiltrative and Inflammatory Disorders

5.g. Diabetes Insipidus

5.h. Hyponatremia in Pregnancy

5.i. Pituitary Emergencies: Sheehan Syndrome and Apoplexy

Chapter 6: Calcium and Metabolic Bone Disorders
Contents:
6.a. Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism

6.b. Osteoporosis and Vitamin D Deficiency

Chapter 7: Special Considerations
Contents:
7.a. Transgender Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

7.b. Endocrine Tumors in Pregnancy

7.c. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity in Pregnancy

Dr. Nadia Barghouthi is an endocrinologist and Assistant Professor at West Virginia University. She serves as the assistant program director of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Endocrinology Fellowship.

Dr. Jessica Perini is an endocrinologist and Associate Professor at West Virginia University. She serves as the program director of the West Virginia University School of Medicine Endocrinology Fellowship. She also serves as the interim Section Chair of the WVU Endocrinology division.