Biological Actions of Sex Hormones

Preface; Part I. Gonadotrophins: 1. The nature and functions of gonadotrophins; 2. Factors which influence the gonadotrophic activity of the pituitary; 3. Factors which influence the reaction of the gonads to gonadotrophins; 4. Factors which affect the cytological structure and weight of the anterior lobe of the pituitary; Part II. Gonadal Hormones: 5. A general view of the gonadal hormones; 6. Androgens; 7. The action of androgen on the reproductive organs before their complete differentiation; 8. The action of androgen on the reproductive organs after their complete differentiation; 9. The action of androgen on the accessory generative organs; 10. The action of androgen on tissues and organs other than those already dealt with; Part IV. Oestrogens: 11. Oestrogens; 12. The action of oestrogen on the embryonic gonads and Müllerian and Wolffian systems; 13. The action of oestrogen on the anterior lobe of the pituitary, and on the gonads after their differentiation; 14. The action of oestrogen on the accessory genital organs after their differentiation, with a special reference to inguinal hernia; 15. The action of oestrogen on the accessory genital organs (continued); 16. The action of oestrogen on the accessory genital organs (continued); 17. The effects of oestrogen on the mamma; 18. Factors in the causation of mammary cancer; 19. The effects of oestrogen on connective tissues and skin; 20. The action of oestrogen on organs other than those considered in earlier chapters; Part V. Progestins: 21. Progestins; 22. Progestins (continued). The biological actions of progestin; Part VI. Sex Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex: 23. Sex hormones of the adrenal cortex; Appendix; References; Glossary; Index.