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The conception of human life and the propagation of the species has long been a subject of curiosity in all civilizations. Although much is now known about the biology of reproduction, a great deal remains to be discovered about the diseases and disorders that can damage the reproductive system. Ethical concerns surrounding the issues of birth control and abortion have also provoked much discussion in recent times. This comprehensive narrative details both the biological process of procreation and the often divisive debates on how best to approach matters related to the human body.

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• Introduction(p. 10)
• Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Human Reproductive System(p. 19)
• The Male Reproductive System(p. 20)
• External Genitalia(p. 21)
• The Penis(p. 23)
• The Scrotum(p. 26)
• The Testes(p. 27)
• Structures of the Sperm Canal(p. 31)
• Accessory Organs(p. 35)
• The Female Reproductive System(p. 38)
• External Genitalia(p. 38)
• Internal Structures(p. 40)
• Chapter 2 Hormones and Reproductive Maturity(p. 52)
• Sex Hormones(p. 52)
• Androgens(p. 52)
• Estrogens(p. 57)
• Progesterone(p. 61)
• Gonadotropins(p. 62)
• Puberty(p. 65)
• Reproductive Organs and Secondary Sex Characteristics(p. 66)
• Normal Variations(p. 70)
• Physical and Behavioral Interactions(p. 71)
• Menstruation(p. 74)
• Phases of the Menstrual Cycle(p. 76)
• Hormonal Control of the Menstrual Cycle(p. 78)
• Ovulation and the Fertile Phase(p. 80)
• Menarche(p. 81)
• Normal Menstruation(p. 82)
• Menopause(p. 82)
• Chapter 3 Reproduction and Pregnancy(p. 87)
• Sexual Intercourse(p. 87)
• Sperm and Ova(p. 89)
• Fertilization(p. 92)
• Development of the Reproductive Organs(p. 95)
• Implantation(p. 97)
• Pregnancy(p. 98)
• Development of the Placenta(p. 99)
• Changes to Reproductive Tissues(p. 104)
• Pregnancy Tests(p. 109)
• Prenatal Care and Testing(p. 109)
• Multiple Birth(p. 113)
• Twins and Twinning(p. 113)
• Other Multiple Births(p. 116)
• Chapter 4 Disorders of Reproductive Development and Function(p. 118)
• Genetic and Congenital Abnormalities(p. 118)
• Abnormalities in Males(p. 119)
• Abnormalities in Females(p. 122)
• Intersexuality(p. 124)
• Disorders of Sexual Maturity(p. 133)
• Precocious Puberty(p. 133)
• Delayed Puberty(p. 136)
• Disorders Affecting Menstruation(p. 138)
• Dysmenorrhea(p. 138)
• Menorrhagia(p. 139)
• Metrorrhagia(p. 140)
• Amenorrhea(p. 141)
• Oligomenorrhea(p. 142)
• Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding(p. 143)
• Premenstrual Syndrome(p. 143)
• Stein-Leventhal Syndrome(p. 145)
• Disorders of the Testes and Penis(p. 148)
• Hydrocele(p. 148)
• Priapism(p. 149)
• Chapter 5 Infections and Cancers of the Reproductive System(p. 151)
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases(p. 151)
• Syphilis and Gonorrhea(p. 152)
• Genital Herpes(p. 154)
• AIDS(p. 155)
• Chlamydia(p. 158)
• Trichomoniasis and Candidiasis(p. 158)
• Genital Warts(p. 158)
• Chancroid and Granuloma(p. 159)
• Cytomegalovirus and Hepatitis B(p. 159)
• Pubic Lice(p. 160)
• Other Infections of the Reproductive System(p. 160)
• Puerperal Fever(p. 160)
• Tuberculosis(p. 161)
• Balanitis, Posthitis, and Epididymitis(p. 162)
• Orchitis(p. 162)
• Vesiculitis(p. 164)
• Leukorrhea(p. 164)
• Vaginitis(p. 165)
• Vulvitis(p. 166)
• Cervicitis(p. 168)
• Mastitis(p. 169)
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease(p. 171)
• Hyperplasia and Major Cancers of the Reproductive Organs(p. 172)
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia(p. 173)
• Testicular Cancer(p. 174)
• Prostate Cancer(p. 174)
• Vulvar Cancer(p. 175)
• Cervical Cancer(p. 175)
• Uterine and Ovarian Cancer(p. 176)
• Chapter 6 Infertility and Disorders of Pregnancy(p. 178)
• Infertility(p. 178)
• Female Infertility(p. 180)
• Male Infertility(p. 185)
• Assistive Reproductive Technologies and Artificial Insemination(p. 186)
• Abnormal Changes in Pregnancy(p. 192)
• Ectopic Pregnancy(p. 192)
• Miscarriage(p. 197)
• Disorders of the Placenta(p. 199)
• Placenta Praevia(p. 199)
• Placentae Abruptio(p. 200)
• Placenta Accreta(p. 200)
• Other Abnormalities of Placenta(p. 201)
• Other Disorders of Pregnancy(p. 202)
• Anomalies of the Umbilical Cord(p. 202)
• Hydramnios(p. 203)
• Oligohydramnios(p. 205)
• Hydatidiform Mole(p. 205)
• Choriocarcinoma(p. 206)
• Gestational Diabetes(p. 207)
• Preeclampsia and Eclampsia(p. 208)
• Chapter 7 Issues Concerning Birth Control and Abortion(p. 211)
• History of Birth Control(p. 212)
• Early Advocates(p. 214)
• The Population Explosion(p. 217)
• Birth Control and Health(p. 218)
• Family Planning(p. 219)
• Methods of Birth Control(p. 221)
• Abstinence(p. 221)
• Breast-Feeding(p. 221)
• Coital Techniques(p. 222)
• Barrier Methods(p. 223)
• Periodic Abstinence(p. 223)
• Hormonal Contraceptives(p. 224)
• Intrauterine Devices(p. 227)
• Voluntary Sterilization(p. 229)
• The Legality of Birth Control(p. 230)
• The Ethics of Birth Control(p. 231)
• The Significance of Birth Control(p. 238)
• Abortion(p. 240)
• Procedures(p. 240)
• Legality of Abortion(p. 242)
• A Divisive Issue(p. 244)
• Conclusion(p. 246)
• Glossary(p. 248)
• Bibliography(p. 251)
• Index(p. 253)