Barrier Methods of Contraception Jill Schwartz, MD, MPH Barrier methods of contraception have been the most widely used contraceptive techniques throughout recorded history. Although barriers represent the oldest of contraceptive…
Behavioral Methods of Contraception Anita L. Nelson, MD Diana Crabtree Sokol, MD, MSc Introduction Behavioral methods of contraception, such as fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs), coitus interruptus (withdrawal), and a range…
Emergency Contraception Nora Doty, MD, MSCR Alison Edelman, MD, MPH Emergency contraception (EC) is a method to prevent pregnancy after intercourse in which a primary contraceptive method was not used…
Injectable Contraception Laneta Dorflinger, PhD Sharon L. Achilles, MD, PhD Injectable contraceptives are widely available, moderately effective, medium-acting (1 to 3 months) reversible methods that can be used discretely and…
Shorter-Acting Progestin-Only Contraception Elizabeth Micks, MD, MPH Sarah Prager, MD, MAS Contraceptives containing only progestins are available in intrauterine devices (IUDs), subdermal implants, injectable contraceptives, and shorter-acting progestin-only pills (POPs),…
Combined Hormonal Contraception Carolyn L. Westhoff, MD, MSc Surya Cooper, MD, MPH, Ian Joseph Bishop, MD, MPH Types of Combined Hormonal Contraception Combination hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) include pills, rings, patches,…
Intrauterine Contraception Jennifer E. Kaiser, MD, MSCI David K. Turok, MD, MPH Nomenclature For consistency throughout this chapter authors use the term “intrauterine device (IUD)” when referring generically to all…
Implantable Contraception Rebecca Cohen, MD, MPH Stephanie B. Teal, MD, MPH The relatively high pregnancy rates with typical use of reversible contraceptive methods indicate the need for long-acting methods that…
Permanent Contraception Aileen M. Gariepy, MD, MPH Rebecca H. Allen, MD, MPH The phrase “permanent contraception” recognizes a person’s voluntary decision to complete childbearing as an active and positive decision….
Interpreting Evidence and Creating Clinical Guidance on Contraception Kathryn M. Curtis, PhD David Hubacher, PhD, MPH The findings and conclusions in this chapter are those of the authors and do…