Essential Reproduction

1 Sex

2 Gender and Sexuality

3 Reproductive Messengers

4 Testicular Function in the Adult

5 Ovarian Function in the Adult

6 Regulation of Gonadal Function

7 Puberty and the Maturation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal
Axis

8 Actions of Steroid Hormones in the Adult

9 Coitus and Fertilization

10 Implantation and the Establishment of the Placenta

11 Maternal Recognition and Support of Pregnancy

12 The Fetus and its Preparations for Birth

13 Parturition

14 Lactation and Maternal Behaviour

15 Fertility

Index