1. Introduction: the biological anthropological approach G. A. Harrison;
Part I. Hormonal Aspects of Fertility Regulation: 2. The
hypothalamo-pituitary regulation of the reproductive function: towards an
increasing complexity J.-C. Thalabard, M. L.Goubillon and G. Plu-Bureau; 3.
Lactation, condition and sociality: constraints on fertility of non-human
mammals P. C. Lee; 4. Evidence for interpopulation variation in normal
ovarian function and consequences for hormonal contraception G. R. Bentley;
Part II. Interpopulation Variability: 5. Age and developmental effects on
human ovarian function P. T. Ellison; 6. Non-pathological source of
variability in fertility: between/within subjects and between populations
L. Rosetta; 7. The relationship between disease and subfecundity C. G. N.
Mascie-Taylor; Part III. Metabolic and Energetic Aspects of Regulation: 8.
Metabolic adaptation in humans: does it occur? P. S. Shetty; 9. Possible
adaptive mechanisms for energy saving during physical activity M. Rieu; 10.
Body composition and fertility: methodological considerations N. G. Norgan;
11. Breast-feeding practices and other metabolic loads affecting human
reproduction P. G. Lunn; Index.
