Contraception

Preface.

Contributors.

Section 1 Overview.

1 Contraceptive Use: Guidelines and Effectiveness (Kathryn M. Curtis, Naomi K. Tepper, and Polly A. Marchbanks).

2 Cost and Availability of Contraceptive Methods (Donna Shoupe and Timothy Campbell).

Section 2 Individual Contraceptive Methods.

3 Combination Oral Contraceptives (Daniel R. Mishell Jr).

4 Progestin-only Oral Contraceptive Pills (Regina-Maria Renner and Jeffrey T. Jensen).

5 Contraceptive Implants (Nerys Benfi eld and Philip D. Darney).

6 Ins and Outs of the Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (Frans J.M.E. Roumen).

7 Contraceptive Patch (Anita L. Nelson).

8 Progestin Injectables (Susanna Meredith and Andrew M. Kaunitz).

9 Intrauterine Devices (Daniel R. Mishell Jr).

10 Spermicides (DeShawn L. Taylor).

11 Vaginal Barriers: Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, and Female Condom (Matthew F. Reeves and Jill L. Schwartz).

12 Male Condoms (Anita L. Nelson).

13 Emergency Contraception (Ronna Jurow).

14 Tubal Sterilization (Charles M. March).

Section 3 Guidelines for Use in Selected Populations.

15 Postpartum Contraception (Stephanie B. Teal).

16 Adolescents: Compliance, Ethical Issues, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (Melanie E. Ochalski and Joseph S. Sanfi lippo).

17 Women 35 Years and Older: Safety Issues (Catherine Cansino and Mitchell Creinin).

18 Perimenopausal Contraception (Susan A. Ballagh).

19 Medical Eligibility Requirements (Donna Shoupe).

20 Hormonal Contraception and Mood (Andrea Rapkin and Sarita Sonalkar).

21 Contraception in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Ian S. Fraser).

22 Hirsutism and Acne (Jennefer A. Russo and Anita L. Nelson).

23 HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (Alice Stek).

24 Contraception Following Ectopic Pregnancy, and Induced or Spontaneous Abortion (Paula H. Bednarek and Alison B. Edelman).

Index.