Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This volume contains the 1983 second edition of Textbook of Contraceptive Practice.
Table of Contents
Foreword; Preface; 1. The history of contraception; 2. Patterns of family planning; 3. The population explosion; 4. The safety and effectiveness of contraceptive methods; 5. Traditional methods; 6. Contraception and lactation; 7. Periodic abstinence; 8. The condom; 9. Vaginal contraceptives: chemical and barrier; 10. Steroidal contraceptives; 11. The intrauterine device; 12. Voluntary sterilization; 13. Abortion; 14. Medical aspects; 15. Legal and administrative aspects of family planning; 16. Conspectus; References; Index.