The FIGO Manual of Human Reproduction

An examination of issues important to public health and of global concern, including AIDS, infertility, maternal mortality and the impact of population growth on development and health. It also reviews the safety and efficacy of contraception, with an assessment of benefits and risks.

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This book represents a major initiative by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Center for Population and Family Health at Columbia University, New York, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, Geneva. It is designed to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive and authoritative guide to all aspects of human reproduction. The three volumes have been written by an international team of contributors. Together they aim to provide a systematic survey of the major principles of this subject. Special emphasis has been placed on the presentation of each volume in order to ensure that the text is easy-to-read and carefully interspersed with illustrations that enhance effective learning. There are over 550 illustrations throughout the text and colour has been used wherever appropriate. In addition to the three volumes, a set of colour slides is available as an optional extra with each book to enable the illustrations from the books to be used for teaching purposes. Great care has been taken with the preparation of the slides to ensure good visual impact.
This third volume is an examination of issues important to public health and of global concern, including AIDS, infertility, maternal mortality and the impact of population growth on development and health. It also reviews the safety and efficacy of contraception, with an assessment of benefits and risks.