Estrogens and antiestrogens

For many years, Springer has published a notable series of pharmacology textbooks that have set standards in medical science. However, an extensive overview of the current state of research on estrogens and antiestrogens was previously lacking. The present two volumes provide a comprehensive review of significant advancements made in this field in recent years. New insights into steroid hormone action have led to numerous publications, revealing new principles for the preventive and therapeutic use of estrogens and antiestrogens. While various electronic databases offer access to this wealth of information, there was a clear need for a monograph-style textbook that summarizes current knowledge in this rapidly evolving area of research. It is important to note that due to the dynamic nature of this field, it is challenging to comprehensively update every aspect of basic and clinical knowledge on estrogens and antiestrogens. The editors aim to provide an overview of both classic and newly explored research areas, stimulating future interest in basic and applied endocrinology. Estrogens were among the first steroid hormones described in scientific literature, and since their isolation, research has consistently yielded landmark results in reproductive endocrinology worldwide.