Endocrine Replacement Therapy in Clinical Practice, an update of Hormone
Repla- ment Therapy published by Humana Press in 1999, aims to assist
the endocrinologist, gynecologist, pediatrician, urologist, general
surgeon, neurologist, neurosurgeon, p- chiatrist, generalist, and
trainee in management of their patients with hormonal defici- cies or
altered hormonal synthesis or responses. Many new authors have added
several new chapters, and all of the previous chapters have been
updated. Endocrine testing used to diagnose endocrine disorders and
monitor hormone replacement therapy is reviewed. However, detailed
discussion of physiology and pathophysiology is not an aim of this book,
and these topics are covered in other volumes on endocrinology. Although
no one is considered an expert in all areas of endocrine replacement
therapy, each of the authors here have extensive knowledge and
experience in the management of patients with s- cific endocrine
disorders requiring hormone replacement treatment. Although some
differences of opinion exist among experts in replacement therapy, each
writer has attempted to give a balanced, unbiased recommendation. When
com- rable regimens exist, the authors have made this apparent to the
reader who can then choose the best treatment for the individual
patient. Cost, therapeutic effectiveness, and route of administration
are all important considerations in making the final selection of
replacement therapy.
