Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Contraception; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Contributors; 1 Evolution of Steroids and Their Contraceptive and Therapeutic Use; 2 Pharmacology of Contraceptive Steroids; 3 Oral Contraceptives Effect on Glucose Metabolism; 4 Oral Contraceptives and Plasma Lipoprotein Metabolism; 5 Oral Contraceptives: Effect on Hemostasis; 6 The New Progestins; 7 Oral Contraceptives and Cancer; 8 Oral Contraceptives for Women Over the Age of 35; 9 Contraception in the Adolescent; 10 Which Oral Contraceptive Pill Should be Prescribed? 11 Safety and Efficacy of the IUD12 NORPLANTR Contraceptive Implants; 13 Injectable Contraceptives and Contraceptive Vaginal Rings; 14 Diaphragm, Condoms, and Sponge; 15 Female Sterilization; 16 Vasectomy; 17 AIDS and Contraception; 18 Hormone Antagonism for Contraception: GnRH Antagonists and Antiprogestins; 19 Immunological Contraception; 20 Future Trends of Contraception; Index.