This acclaimed text has been fully revised and updated, now incorporating issues including aging of the reproductive system, and updates on the chapters on conception and Gamete Transport and Fertilization, and Pregnancy.

Human Reproductive Biology, 3rd edition emphasizes the biological and biomedical aspects of human reproduction, explains advances in reproductive science and discusses the choices and concerns of today. Generously illustrated in full color, the text provides current information about human reproductive anatomy and physiology.

The ideal book for courses on human reproductive biology - includes chapter introductions, sidebars on related topics of interest, chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading.

Part I. The Adult Female and Male Reproductive Systems

Chapter 1. The Brain and Pituitary Gland
Chapter 2. The Female Reproductive System
Chapter 3. The Menstrual Cycle
Chapter 4. The Male Reproductive System

Part II. Sex Differentiation and Development

Chapter 5. Sexoductive Agingual Differentiation
Chapter 6. Puberty
Chapter 7. Repr

Part III. Procreation

Chapter 8. The Human Sexual Response
Chapter 9. Gamete Transport and Fertilization
Chapter 10. Pregnancy
Chapter 11. Labor and Birth
Chapter 12. The Neonate and the New Parents

Part IV. Fertility and Its Control

Chapter 13. Human Population Growth and Family Planning
Chapter 14. Contraception
Chapter 15. Induced Abortion
Chapter 16. Infertility

Part V. Special Topics in Human Reproductive Biology

Chapter 17. Brain Sex
Chapter 18. Sexually Transmitted Diseases