Title: The Which? guide to birth control

POPLINE Document Number: 244808

Author(s):

Kane P

Source citation:

London, England, Consumers' Association, 1983. 144 p.

Abstract:

The author examines differences among various methods of contraception, their modes of action, effectiveness, and availability, with the aim of enabling the consumer to make informed and sensible choices of contraceptive methods and services. Chapters are included on traditional methods of contraception, including breast-feeding and withdrawal; barrier methods, including condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and spermicides; various types of oral contraceptives; injectables; IUDs; periodic abstinence; post-coital contraception; sterilization; and abortion. In addition, new developments in contraceptive research are discussed. The geographical focus is on the United Kingdom.

Keywords:

Research and Development
Use-Effectiveness
Contraceptive Availability
Contraception
Reproductive Control Agents
Family Planning, Behavioral Methods
Sterilization, Sexual
Abortion
Family Planning
United Kingdom
Lactational Amenorrhea Method
Withdrawal
Natural Family Planning
Abstinence
Contraceptive Agents, Postcoital
Oral Contraceptives
Injectables
IUD
Condom
Vaginal Diaphragm
Cervical Cap
Spermicidal Contraceptive Agents
Technology
Economic Factors
Contraceptive Effectiveness
Fertility Control, Postconception
Developed Countries
Europe, Western
Europe
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Contraceptive Agents
Contraceptive Methods
Barrier Methods
Vaginal Barrier Methods