Control of Ovulation

Introduction to Parts I, II and IIIThe Hypothalamo-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis I The Hypothalamus 1 Extra-Hypothamic Centers Involved in the Control of Ovulation 2 The Role of Neurotransmitters in the Secretion of Pituitary Gonadotrophins and Prolactin 3 The Feedback Effects of Ovarian Steroids on Gonadotrophin Secretion 4 Structure-Activity Relationship in the LH-RH MoleculeII The Pituitary Gland 5 Specific Modulation of LH-RH Action on LH and FSH Secretion by Gonodal Steroids 6 Structure of Gonadotrophins as Related to Function 7 The Response of the Pituitary Gland to Hypothalamic Stimulation 8 The Development of Pituitary Gland to Hypothalamic StimulationIII The Ovary 9 Ovarian Development in Young Mammals 10 Regulation of Oocyte Maturation in Mammals 11 Changes in the Graafian Follicle Population during the Follicular Phase of the Oestrous Cycle 12 Actions of Pituitary Gonadotrophins on the Ovary 13 Local Utero-Ovarian Relationships Introduction to Parts IV, V and VI The Applications of Ovulation ControlIV Ovulation Failure 14 Photoperiodism and Seasonal Breeding in Birds and Mammals 15 Control of Ovarian Function during the Establishment of Gestation 16 Hypothalamic-Pituitary Control during Lactation in Sheep 17 Reproduction during LactationV Control of Ovulation in the Human 18 The Diagnosis of Ovulatory Disorders 19 The Induction of Ovulation 20 Hormonal Therapy of Ovulatory Disorders 21 Hyperprolactinaemia and OvulationVI Inducing and Synchronizing Ovulation in Animals 22 Ovulation Control in the Cow 23 Ovulation Control in the Pig 24 Ovulation Control in the Sheep 25 Control Of Oestrus and Ovulation in the Mare SummaryThe Symposium in PerspectiveList of ParticipantsIndex