Contraception (Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology)

**Contraception** is the most comprehensive exploration of the newest technologies in the area of contraception. Edited by renowned authorities Dr. Donna Shoupe and Dr. Florence Haseltine, with chapters written by leaders in the field, this book comprises the most up-to-date, practical and clinical information available and presents a thorough examination of clinical efficacy, side effects, mechanisms of action, and benefits of all types of contraception, including: - chapters on the IUD, the new subdermal implant Norplant, injectables, the diaphragm, condoms, sponge, female sterilization, vasectomy, and more - discussions of cutting edge contraceptive technologies, including the new progestin oral contraceptive pills, contraceptive vaginal rings, and RU 486, - an important chapter on AIDS and contraception. This book will serve as an invaluable reference providing useful, instructive background information and pertinent clinical applications for the physician, resident, and researcher. At such an exciting time for contraceptive technology, no one in the field can afford to be without this text. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Evolution of Steroids and Their Contraceptive and Therapeutic Use....Pages 1-16 Pharmacology of Contraceptive Steroids....Pages 17-24 Oral Contraceptives Effect on Glucose Metabolism....Pages 25-33 Oral Contraceptives and Plasma Lipoprotein Metabolism....Pages 34-41 Oral Contraceptives: Effect on Hemostasis....Pages 42-59 The New Progestins....Pages 60-66 Oral Contraceptives and Cancer....Pages 67-84 Oral Contraceptives for Women Over the Age of 35....Pages 85-92 Contraception in the Adolescent....Pages 93-111 Which Oral Contraceptive Pill Should be Prescribed?....Pages 112-122 Safety and Efficacy of the IUD....Pages 123-130 NORPLANT R Contraceptive Implants....Pages 131-143 Injectable Contraceptives and Contraceptive Vaginal Rings....Pages 144-157 Diaphragm, Condoms, and Sponge....Pages 158-168 Female Sterilization....Pages 169-180 Vasectomy....Pages 181-191 AIDS and Contraception....Pages 192-209 Hormone Antagonism for Contraception: GnRH Antagonists and Antiprogestins....Pages 210-226 Immunological Contraception....Pages 227-241 Future Trends of Contraception....Pages 242-254 Back Matter....Pages 255-261