A review of recent developments in human fertility control.
Recent and significant developments in the field of fertility control are reviewed. Consideration is given to new aspects of existing methods, recent modifications to steroidal formulations and Intrauterine devices, increased utilization of older methods (abortion and sterilization) and evaluation of new fields (postcoital contraception, prostaglandins and immunological techniques). There is an increasing demand for better application of newly developed methods and a rational decision in the selection of appropriate methods.
D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception; D003272:Contraceptive Agents, Male; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital; D004339:Drug Compounding; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011372:Progestins; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal; D014659:Vasectomy
D003272:Contraceptive Agents, Male; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital; D011372:Progestins