Download or read book Contraception, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics, written by Pamela S. Lotke and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been exciting new developments and research related to currently available contraceptives. In addition, in the last seven years, emergency contraception has gone from behind the counter to being FDA-approved for use. This issue addresses the most important clinical leaps in contraception and family planning in the last decade, with emphasis on new options for long-term, reversible contraception and emergency contraception. Information is also included to address the impact of Affordable Health Care and legal aspects of sterilization.