Publisher's Synopsis
This monograph on contraception addresses an important issue in reproductive health. The concept of this book is to bring together all the relevant details along with current literature review on all aspects of family welfare. While a lot of material is available on various contraceptive options, a comprehensive yet practical reference volume is necessary.Details of each method of family planning, from barrier contraceptives to hormonal methods, the intrauterine devices and their evolution and the current updated methods of male and female sterilization are discussed in detail by the various experts. Special emphasis on counseling and needs of special groups like adolescents, perimenopausal women, etc. have been given importance along with programs of increasing health awareness. This book also includes The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) Policy statements, Ideal consent forms, and details of various Internet sites necessary for every practicing gynecologist as well as postgraduate students.
