Contraceptives have always provided ground for controversy. This book describes and discusses latest findings concerning the advantages as well as hazard and risk factors of contraception. The clinical impact of oral contraceptives on metabolism is particularly highlighted. In addition, behavioral methods, intrauterine devices, implants and modern approaches in animal and clinical research in the field of immunization against pregnancy are considered. Last, but not least, the book summarizes the complex ethical, religious and political aspects of family planning and contraception.

Reproductive Behavior and Family Planning

Trends in Contraception and Contraceptive Research
Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives
Analysis of Oral Contraceptive Risks
Effects of Oral Contraception on Blood Clotting
Effect of Oral Contraceptives on Carbohydrate Metabolism in Healthy Women
Oral Contraceptives and Lipid Metabolism
Oral Contraceptives and Lipid Metabolism: Interim Analysis of the PROCAM Trial
Oral Contraception and Ovarian Function
Development of New Progestagens
Trends in Hormonal Contraception
Clinical Pharmacology of Gestagens
Development of Progestogens
Review of the Preclinical Pharmacology and Clinical Studies of the Norgestimate-containing Oral Contraceptive, Cilest
Gestoden: An Innovative Progestogen
Desogestrel: Review of Pharmacology and Clinical Trials
Steroids and Brain
Progesterone and Progestins Modulate Hypothalamic and Pituitary ?-Endorphin
Contraceptive Potential of GnRH Antagonists
Desensitization of Pituitary Cells by Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone in Vitro
Potency of Contraceptive Progestins to Inhibit Luteinizing Hormone Secretion in Vitro
Implantables and Injectables
Long-Acting Injectable Steroidal Contraception Utilizing Norethindrone Microspheres
Monthly Injectable Contraception with Norethisterone Enanthate plus Estradiol Valerate
Evaluation of the Norplant Subdermal Implant Contraceptive System - China
Behavioral Methods of Contraception
The Sympto-thermal Method
Temperature Computers
Lactational Anovulation in Monkeys: Prolactin Secretion and Ovarian Function
Barriers and Sterilization
New Approaches in Vaginal Contraception
New Techniques of Female Sterilisation
Recent Experience with the Cervical Cap in the United States
Aryl 4-Guanidinobenzoates: Potential Vaginal Contraceptives
New IUD Technology
Intrauterine Devices: Efficacy and Side Effects
Hazards of IUDs and Their Prevention
The Endometrium and the IUD
Clinical Results of a New Contraceptive Intra-uterine Device: Ombrelle 250
Immunology of Female Contraception
Immunological Aspects of Fertility Regulation
Application of New Concepts in Cell-Mediated Immunity to the Development of Effective Antifertility Vaccines
Sperm Antigens and Antibodies
Post-coital Contraception
Post-coital Interception
Endometrial and Myometrial Effects of Progesterone Antagonists in Pregnant Guinea Pigs
Politics and Religion in Contraception
The Role of Public Sector Agencies in Contraceptive Research and Development
Jewish Law and Contraceptive Practice
Epidemiology and AIDS in Contraception
Epidemiology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The World Health Organization Special Programme
The World Health Organization Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training on Human Reproduction: The Past 15 Years and the Next Decade.