Fertility Control Update and Trends Update and Trends [Paperback]

1 The Contraceptive Revolution: Its Past and Future History.- 2 Decreasing Abortion: The Potential and the Constraints.- 3 Contraception: Historical Development, Current Status and Future Aspects.- 4 The Future of Oral Hormonal Contraception.- 5 Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Oral Contraceptives.- 6 Injectable Contraceptives.- 7 Intrauterine Contraception: Past, Present, and Future.- 8 Intrauterine Hormone-Releasing Systems.- 9 Vaginal Rings for Contraceptive Use.- 10 Use of Anti-progestins in Female Contraception.- 11 Antiprogestins  A New Challenge for Female Contraception.- 12 Natural Methods of Familiy Planning.- 13 Female and Male Sterilisation.- 14 Male Contraception: Promising New Approaches.The name of Benno Runnebaum is closely tied to the status of gynaecological endocrinology and reproductive medicine and so it seemed appropriate to dedicate this conference book entitled Fertility Control to him in recognition of his achievements. His clinical and research work is reflected in more than 450 original scientific publications and many young scientists and doctors from home and abroad have received their further clinical and scientific training in his department. With this volume we would all like to thank Professor Runnebaum as a mentor and friend for his achievements in the field of gynaecological endocrinology and reproductive medicine.Latest research results and innovative techniques in reproductive medicine
Contributors are multinational authorities
Major focus on the WHO-Special Programme on Human Reproduction
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