Contraception: Science and Practice serves as a guidebook for elucidating the science of contraception, and at the same time for utilizing the methods better to meet human needs. Organized into 17 chapters, this book first explores the world view on birth control, as well as the complications of combined oral contraception. Subsequent chapters show the relationship between oral contraception and cancer; practical prescribing of the combined oral contraceptive pill; the progestogen-only pill; and the systemic hormonal contraception by non-oral routes. Other chapters elucidate postcoital contraception; intrauterine contraceptive devices; male and female barrier contraceptive methods; natural family planning; and contraception for the older woman. Cervical ripening prior to termination of pregnancy; abortion; female sterilization and its reversal; vasectomy and its reversal; and progress towards a systemic male contraceptive are also discussed. This book will be valuable to physicians engaged in teaching or research in birth-control techniques, as well as a reference book and resource for many others.

Preface1. Birth Control: A World View2. Metabolic Effects of Combined Oral Contraceptives3. Complications of Combined Oral Contraception4. Oral Contraception and Cancer5. Practical Prescribing of the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill6. The Progestogen-Only Pill7. Systemic Hormonal Contraception by Non-Oral Routes8. Postcoital Contraception9. Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices10. Male and Female Barrier Contraceptive Methods11. Natural Family Planning12. Contraception for the Older Woman13. Cervical Ripening Prior to Termination of Pregnancy14. Abortion15. Female Sterilization and Its Reversal16. Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal17. Progress towards a Systemic Male ContraceptiveIndex