HideharuKanzaki (Editor). Uterine Endometrial Function. 1st edition. 155 pages. Springer, Japan, 2016. ISBN 978‐4‐431‐55972‐6. Hardback. Price €110.

Understanding uterine endometrial function is important in many areas of obstetrical and gynecological practice, not just in reproductive medicine. Despite active research within the field, many aspects of endometrial physiology remain elusive. This book thoroughly describes the current knowledge on endometrial function with respect to receptivity and implantation. The text covers both human and murine endometrial function, describing important aspects of immunological, endocrine, and regulatory physiology. The text is generally well written, is easy to follow and the chapters of the book are well designed. Some parts that are quite technical may require a certain degree of prior knowledge to understand, but the authors try their best to guide the readers through the book. Still, some parts would benefit from more explanatory figures. This would perhaps make the book more attractive and useful not only to the scientists working in the field of endometrial biology, but also to the students and clinicians. Most of the data presented in the book are very well defined and the scientific facts are sound. Sometimes references may appear to be a bit skewed towards Japanese reports but most often other sources are also cited. The reference list is up to date and quite comprehensive. In summary, this book is more focused on basic science, and how the molecular and cellular mechanisms described in the book can be translated into clinical practice in reproductive medicine are not clearly presented. For instance, the current knowledge on endometrial function in endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, role of insulin in decidualization, and uterine natural killer cell biology could have benefited from more in-depth descriptions. This book is mainly suitable for researchers interested and working within the field of endometrial biology. It is a good reference textbook summarizing contemporary knowledge for clinicians with a special interest in the molecular and cellular biology of the endometrium.