How Not to Get Pregnant

Library Journal

A comprehensive guide to contraception from an expert on infertility. The first chapter is devoted to the normal functioning of the male and female reproductive systems. Subsequent chapters discuss the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of natural family planning; breast-feeding as birth control; birth control pills; the intrauterine device; condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps; contraceptive foam and the sponge; vasectomy; tubal ligation; and abortion. Newer methods such as the injectable contraceptive, Depo-provera; the Norplant capsule; birth control nose drops; the male pill; and new morning-after pill RU 486 are also considered. The current controversy on AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases is addressed. Some readers may find some of Dr. Silber's ideas controversial. Jodith Janes, Univ. Hospitals of Cleveland