Modern trends in contraception.
Substantial improvements have been made in oral contraceptives, a new injectable contraceptive (Norplant), and the intrauterine device (IUD). Major risks with oral contraceptives have declined substantially, and a number of noncontraceptive health benefits have been discovered. Norplant is probably the first new contraceptive in recent years, and offers long-term contraception with high efficacy and modest risks. The IUD, by carefully selecting users, is a safe and efficacious contraceptive method. The major risk, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), is far less common if one avoids use in the presence of risk factors for PID.
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Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D009644:Norgestrel / Q000009:adverse effects
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D009644:Norgestrel; D016912:Levonorgestrel