Endocrine Diseases in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

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.

• Table of ContentsChapter 1: Physiology of Pregnancy and LactationContents:1.a. Normal Physiology of Pregnancy1.b. Hormonal Physiology of LactationChapter 2: Diabetes MellitusContents:2.a. Overview of Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy2.b. Gestational Diabetes2.c. Diabetic Maternal and Fetal Complications2.d. Diabetic Emergencies: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic StateChapter 3: ThyroidContents:3.a. Hypothyroidism3.b. Hyperthyroidism3.c. Thyroid Nodules3.d. Thyroid Cancer3.e. Thyroid Emergencies: Myxedema Coma and Thyroid StormChapter 4: AdrenalContents:4.a. Adrenal Incidental Adenomas4.b. Pheochromocytomas4.c. Hyperaldosteronism4.d. Cushing’s Syndrome4.e. Adrenocortical Carcinoma4.f. Adrenal Insufficiency4.g. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia4.h. Adrenal Emergencies: Adrenal CrisisChapter 5: PituitaryContents:5.a. Pituitary Incidental Adenomas5.b. Acromegaly5.c. Growth Hormone Deficiency5.d. Hyperprolactinemia5.e. Non-Functioning Sellar Masses5.f. Pituitary Infiltrative and Inflammatory Disorders 5.g. Diabetes Insipidus5.h. Hyponatremia in Pregnancy 5.i. Pituitary Emergencies: Sheehan Syndrome and ApoplexyChapter 6: Calcium and Metabolic Bone DisordersContents:6.a. Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism6.b. Osteoporosis and Vitamin D DeficiencyChapter 7: Special ConsiderationsContents:7.a. Transgender Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period 7.b. Endocrine Tumors in Pregnancy7.c. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity in Pregnancy

'I enjoyed reading this book. It does a great job of giving a brief overview of different endocrinology disorders in pregnancy, which is an important area of endocrinology that often gets forgotten. The book flows in a very practical fashion, using bullet points and short chapters to keep readers engaged. It can be used as a helpful reference for any practitioner involved in the care of this population.'Jeronimo Berardo, MS, MD, Rush University Medical Center, Doody Enterprises