Reproduction and Adaptation: Topics in Human Reproductive Ecology

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511973642

In the space of one generation major changes have begun to take place in the field of human reproduction. A rapid increase in the control of fertility and the understanding and treatment of sexual health issues have been accompanied by an emerging threat to reproductive function linked to increasing environmental pollution and dramatic changes in lifestyle. Organised around four key themes, this book provides a valuable review of some of the most important recent findings in human reproductive ecology. Major topics include the impact of the environment on reproduction, the role of physical activity and energetics in regulating reproduction, sexual maturation and ovulation assessment and demographic, health and family planning issues. Both theoretical and practical issues are covered, including the evolution and importance of the menopause and the various statistical methods by which researchers can analyse characteristics of the menstrual cycle in field studies.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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List of contributors
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Preface
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1 - Reproduction and environment
pp 1-16
- By Alan S. McNeilly, Queens Medical Research Institute, UK
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2 - Genetic damage and male reproduction
pp 17-49
- By Michael Joffe, Imperial College London, UK
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3 - The microenvironment in health and cancer of the mammary gland
pp 50-79
- By John P. Wiebe, University of Western Ontario, Canada
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4 - The energetic cost of physical activity and the regulation of reproduction
pp 80-97
- By Darna L. Dufour, University of Colorado, USA
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5 - Energetic cost of gestation and lactation in humans
pp 98-111
- By Prakash Shetty, University of Southampton, UK
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6 - Adaptive maternal, placental and fetal responses to nutritional extremes in the pregnant adolescent: lessons from sheep
pp 112-127
- By Jacqueline M. Wallace, Rowett Research Institute, UK
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7 - Growth and sexual maturation in human and non-human primates: a brief review
pp 128-148
- By Phyllis C. Lee, University of Stirling, UK
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8 - The evolution of post-reproductive life: adaptationist scenarios
pp 149-170
- By Lynnette Leidy Sievert, UMass Amherst, USA
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9 - Analysing the characteristics of the menstrual cycle in field situations in humans: some methodological aspects
pp 171-217
- By Jean-Christophe Thalabard, University Paris Descartes, France, Laurence Joubin, Unité de Recherche Clinique (URC) Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, France., Lyliane Rosetta, National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France, C. G. Nicholas Mascie-Taylor, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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10 - An insidious burden of disease: the pathological role of sexually transmitted diseases in fertility
pp 218-237
- By Geoff P. Garnett, Imperial College London, UK
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11 - Family planning and unsafe abortion
pp 238-245
- By Anna Glasier, University of Edinburgh, UK
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12 - Global sexual and reproductive health: responding to the needs of adolescents
pp 246-259
- By Molly Secor-Turner, University of Minnesota, USA, Linda H. Bearinger, University of Minnesota, USA, Renee E. Sieving, University of Minnesota, USA
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13 - Understanding reproductive decisions
pp 260-278
- By Andrew Hinde, University of Southampton, UK
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Index
pp 279-282
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

List of contributors
pp vii-viii

Preface
pp ix-x

1 - Reproduction and environment
pp 1-16

2 - Genetic damage and male reproduction
pp 17-49

3 - The microenvironment in health and cancer of the mammary gland
pp 50-79

4 - The energetic cost of physical activity and the regulation of reproduction
pp 80-97

5 - Energetic cost of gestation and lactation in humans
pp 98-111

6 - Adaptive maternal, placental and fetal responses to nutritional extremes in the pregnant adolescent: lessons from sheep
pp 112-127

7 - Growth and sexual maturation in human and non-human primates: a brief review
pp 128-148

8 - The evolution of post-reproductive life: adaptationist scenarios
pp 149-170

9 - Analysing the characteristics of the menstrual cycle in field situations in humans: some methodological aspects
pp 171-217

10 - An insidious burden of disease: the pathological role of sexually transmitted diseases in fertility
pp 218-237

11 - Family planning and unsafe abortion
pp 238-245

12 - Global sexual and reproductive health: responding to the needs of adolescents
pp 246-259

13 - Understanding reproductive decisions
pp 260-278

Index
pp 279-282

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