title: [Recent advances in contraception and family planning].
abstract: This paper describes the most recent advances in the field of contraception and family planning. The author discusses the evolution of hormonal contraception--reduction in dosage, new routes of administration, new progestogens, counseling and patient selection, improved hormonal contraceptives--intrauterine contraception--IUDS design adapted to the uterine cavity, intrauterine release of contraceptive substances, importance of insertion techniques, improved IUDS--and family planning as an instrument of public health.
authors.affiliation: Centro de Asistencia Integral a la Salud de la Mujer, São Paulo, Brasil.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Faúndes
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000639:trends; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004343:Drug Implants; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D004343:Drug Implants
vernacular_title: Avances recientes en anticoncepción y planificación familiar.