" The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current, reliable, and
readable guide to the intelligent use of today's contraceptive options. The authors provide …

The leading reference in reproductive health for 30 years, with over 2,000,000 copies in
print, Contraceptive Technology is included on CD-ROM with all copies of the book and also …

This publication is the companion guideline to WHO's Medical Eligibility Criteria for
Contraceptive Use. It aims to improve access to quality care in family planning by providing …

The large-scale initiatives to address the global unmet needs for family planning (FP) have
gathered and compelled scientists, providers, program managers, and other stakeholders …

The" contraceptive revolution" of the 1960s and 1970s introduced totally new contraceptive
options and launched an era of research and product development. Yet by the late 1980s …

Steady progress in contraception research has been achieved over the past 50 years.
Hormonal and nonhormonal modern contraceptives have improved women's lives by …

Choosing a method of contraception is an important decision. A method that is not effective
for an individual can lead to an unintended pregnancy. A method that is not safe for the user …

On the 50th birthday of the pill, it is appropriate to recall the milestones which have led to its
development and evolution during the last five decades. The main contraceptive effect of the …

Health care providers and programs working in developing countries may obtain additional
copies of this book free of charge. See list of local distributors inside back cover or write to …