The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current, reliable, and readable guide to the intelligent use of today´s contraceptive options. The authors provide the essential information that clinicians and patients need to choose the best contraceptive method for the patient´s age and medical, social, and personal characteristics. The book concisely covers all available drugs and devices. Each contraceptive method is covered in a single chapter that includes history of t he contraceptive, method of action, pharmacology (when applicable), contraindications, and use. This edition includes new and updated information on new oral contraceptive pills, transdermal and vaginal delivery, post-pregnancy contraception, use of Essure for sterilization, and uses of contraceptives for non-contraceptive indications.