Controlling reproduction. J.S.M. Hutchinson.
Material type: TextPublication details: Chapman & Hall, 1993.Edition: 1st edDescription: xii,234pISBN:- 9780412443107 (pbk) :
- 0412443104 (acidfree paper)
- 599.016 HUT
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Published in association with the Institute of Biology.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-225) and index.
(cont) Conclusions and future prospects.
Challenges for reproductive biology -- Human population increases and decreases -- Effects of overpopulation -- Efficiency of animal production -- Wild and endangered species -- Wild vs. domestic animals -- Reproductive management and control -- Background reproductive biology -- General functions and control of reproduction -- Diversity of reproduction in mammals -- Hormones and reproduction -- Testis -- Ovary -- Events leading to fertilization -- Preimplantation embryo -- Parturition -- Rhythms and limitations of reproduction -- Natural suppression of fertility -- Specific causes of infertility -- Reproductive manipulations: what to manipulate and what to use -- Objectives -- General loci of action -- Specific loci of action -- Hormonal and related control methods -- Methods of assessment of reproductive function -- Observations of gonadal and associated functions -- Hormone determinations -- Detection of ovulation -- Miscellaneous tests -- Assessment of pregnancy -- Fetal abnormalities -- Selection of sex -- Methods of assessing effectiveness, risks and side-effects.
(cont) Methods for reproductive induction, stimulation or assistance -- Induction of folliculogenesis, oestrus and ovulation -- Programming and synchronization of cycles -- Manipulation of gametes and their transfer between individuals -- Control of embryo loss -- Treatment of human infertility -- Control of parturition -- Sex hormone therapy other than to achieve fertility or infertility -- Possible problems associated with the use of stimulating reproductive technologies -- Control of fertility: contraception -- Physical and psychological barriers -- Pregnancy termination: abortion -- Intrauterine devices -- Hormonal methods of reproductive control -- Potential contraceptive methods affecting sperm maturation and fertilization -- Comparative effectiveness of existing contraceptive methods -- Contraceptive risks compared to other risks -- Social and ethical considerations -- General issues -- Problem areas in the manipulation of reproduction -- Legal restraints and guidelines -- Attitudes of the user -- Impact of and demand for contraception -- Costs of fertility induction.
Reviews reproductive function in humans and wild and domestic mammals, highlighting the loci suitable for manipulation. Topics covered include: the needs and potential value of manipulating reproduction; the current methods of controlling reproduction; and the future potential of new methods.