Human Reproductive Biology

Richard E. Jones has published more than 100 research papers in his field and has received the NIH Research Career Development Award for his research efforts in the study of reproductive biology and endocrinology. In 1990 he received the Student Organization for Alumni Relations Teaching Recognition Award for his teaching of an annual undergraduate course, Human Reproductive Biology, and a course on human anatomy. Dr. Jones obtained his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. He is now Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where his research interests include reproductive biology as well as reproductive endocrinology. Kristin H. Lopez obtained her MA and PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research interests include morphological and physiological aspects of vertebrate reproduction and development, especially sex differentiation and ovarian function in reptiles and amphibians. She has enthusiastically supported the development of young scientists through teaching, textbook development, outreach, and programs to increase diverse representation in STEM.

Part I: The Adult Female and Male Reproductive SystemsChapter 1: The Brain and Pituitary GlandChapter 2: The Female Reproductive SystemChapter 3: The Menstrual CycleChapter 4: The Male Reproductive SystemPart II: Sex Differentiation and DevelopmentChapter 5: Sexual Differentiation Chapter 6: PubertyChapter 7: Reproductive AgingPart III: ProcreationChapter 8: The Human Sexual ResponseChapter 9: Gamete Transport and FertilizationChapter 10: PregnancyChapter 11: Labor and BirthChapter 12: The Neonate and the New ParentsPart IV: Fertility and Its Control Chapter 13: Human Population Growth and Family Planning Chapter 14: ContraceptionChapter 15: Induced AbortionChapter 16: InfertilityPart V: Special Topics in Human Reproductive BiologyChapter 17: Brain SexChapter 18: Sexually Transmitted Diseases