Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front Matter -- Section 1: Overview. Contraceptive Use: Guidelines and Effectiveness / Kathryn M Curtis, Naomi K Tepper, Polly A Marchbanks -- Cost and Availability of Contraceptive Methods / Donna Shoupe, Timothy Campbell -- Individual Contraceptive Methods. Combination Oral Contraceptives / Daniel R Mishell -- Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptive Pills / Regina-Maria Renner, Jeffrey T Jensen -- Contraceptive Implants / Nerys Benfield, Philip D Darney -- Ins and Outs of the Contraceptive Vaginal Ring / Frans J M E Roumen -- Contraceptive Patch / Anita L Nelson -- Progestin Injectables / Susanna Meredith, Andrew M Kaunitz -- Intrauterine Devices / Daniel R Mishell -- Spermicides / Deshawn L Taylor -- Vaginal Barriers: Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, and Female Condom / Matthew F Reeves, Jill L Schwartz -- Male Condoms / Anita L Nelson -- Section 2: Individual Contraceptive Methods. Emergency Contraception / Ronna Jurow -- Tubal Sterilization / Charles M March -- Section 3: Guidelines for Use in Selected Populations. Postpartum Contraception / Stephanie B Teal -- Adolescents: Compliance, Ethical Issues, and Sexually Transmitted Infections / Melanie E Ochalski, Joseph S Sanfilippo -- Women 35 Years and Older: Safety Issues / Catherine Cansino, Mitchell Creinin -- Perimenopausal Contraception / Susan A Ballagh -- Medical Eligibility Requirements / Donna Shoupe -- Hormonal Contraception and Mood / Andrea Rapkin, Sarita Sonalkar -- Contraception in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding / Ian S Fraser -- Hirsutism and Acne / Jennefer A Russo, Anita L Nelson -- HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections / Alice Stek -- Contraception Following Ectopic Pregnancy, and Induced or Spontaneous Abortion / Paula H Bednarek, Alison B Edelman -- Index.

(Publisher-supplied data) Contraception in the U.S.A. -- Oral Contraception -- Special Uses of Oral Contraception EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION THE PROGESTIN-ONLY MINIPILL -- Transdermal and Vaginal Contraception -- Implant Contraception -- Injectable Contraception -- Intrauterine Contraception -- Barrier Methods -- Natural Family Planning: Periodic Abstinence and Withdrawal -- The Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding and Contraception -- CHAPTER 11: Clinical Guidelines for Contraception at Different Ages: Early and Late -- Sterilization -- Induced Abortion and Post-Abortion Contraception -- Interpreting Epidemiologic Reports and Contraceptive Eligibility Criteria EPILOGUE.

"The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current, reliable, and readable guide to the intelligent use of today's contraceptive options. The authors provide the essential information that clinicians and patients need to choose the best contraceptive method for the patient's age and medical, social, and personal characteristics. The book concisely covers all available drugs and devices. Each contraceptive method is covered in a single chapter that includes history of the contraceptive, method of action, pharmacology (when applicable), contraindications, and use. This edition includes new and updated information on new oral contraceptive pills, transdermal and vaginal delivery, post-pregnancy contraception, use of Essure for sterilization, and uses of contraceptives for non-contraceptive indications"--Provided by publisher.