Environment Impact on Reproductive Health: A Translational Approach

by Roberto Marci (Editor)

Overview

This open access book focuses on of the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human reproduction. It comprehensively discusses the three most important topics in the field: the basic biology of EDCs; the effects of EDCs on human reproduction and human reproductive systems; and potential interventions and practical advice for dealing with the problems caused by EDCs.

Presenting a translational approach to endocrine disrupting chemicals research, spanning both basic biology and clinical applications, the book provides a critical link between laboratory investigations and clinical practice.

Written by international experts in the field, it is a valuable reference resource for gynaecologists, obstetricians, endocrinologists and experts in reproductive medicine, and a useful tool for anyone interested in the impact of the environment on human reproduction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031364945
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	11/10/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Professor Roberto Marci received his medical degree from La Sapienza University of Rome in 1991. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1995 and then worked at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, where he received his PhD degree in 2000. In 2001 he became an Assistant Professor at the Unit of Reproductive Medicine and Gynaecological Endocrinology at the University of L’Aquila, Italy. He is currently an Associate Professor at Ferrara University, where he established and directed the Infertility Unit at Arcispedale Sant’Anna Hospital, and introduced a special service for the clinical management of endometriosis. In 2014 he was the Program Director of both Ferrara University Hospital’s residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Ferrara University Hospital’s Midwifery School. In 2015 was an Invited Professor at the University of Geneva (CH), where he contributed to the design and development of the Endometriosis Unit at the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG). Since 2017 he has been a member of the steering group for the drafting of WHO guidelines in the field of reproductive medicine. He is a respected reviewer and member of the editorial boards of several scientific journals, and is also a member of various national and international societies. His research focuses on reproductive medicine, endocrinological gynaecology and endometriosis.

Table of Contents

​Introduction to Environmental Pollutants and Human Exposure.- Cellular Mechanisms of Endocrine Disruption.- Endocrine Disruptors, Epigenetic changes and Transgenerational Transmission.- Introduction to Environmental Pollutants and Human Reproduction.- Endocrine Disruption in the Female (PCOS, Early puberty, Endometriosis).- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Female Cancer.- Endocrine Disruption in the Male.- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Reproductive Outcome.- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and the Offspring (Prenatal exposure).- Policy Implication and Community Interventions to reduce EDCs Exposure.- Talking with patients and the public about EDCs (+ Video).