Contraception, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
2007 | 168 | ISBN: 1416043438 | PDF | 3 Mb

This issue of Clinics will focus on innovations in contraception as well as medical and public health barriers to reducing unintended pregnancy. Described in this issue are a number of contraceptive innovations developed over the last few years, including the contraceptive patch and ring as well as the hormonal intrauterine system and hormonal implants. The very effective options, including the IUD and hormonal implants, have appealed to women who previously did not use contraception or used less effective methods. Other contraceptive innovations described include novel approaches to contraception: Treating the need for contraception as an emergency, using "quick start"