Contraception Sourcebook

Human kind has been searching for the ideal contraceptive since the beginning of time. The objective was - and still is - to find a contraceptive that is completely safe, thoroughly effective, socially acceptable, readily reversible, inexpensive, and completely convenient. From oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices to periodic abstinence and male contraception to the latest developments in the field, every form of birth control is covered in this book. Thought provoking and pragmatic, here at last is a comprehensive, intelligent guide to contraception.

Elizabeth B. Connell, M.D., has been a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1965. She is professor emeritus in the department of gynecology and obstetrics at Emory University and a guest researcher in the division of reproductive health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a consultant at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.