Innovations in contraception: a review

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jun;50(2):425-39. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0b013e31804b1be6.

Abstract

New forms of contraception have been developed to improve the safety and tolerability of contraceptive methods without compromising efficacy. The newest developments in contraception including low and ultra-low doses of estrogen, less-androgenic 19 nor-testosterone progestins, and the nonsteroidal progestin drospirenone, the Quick Start method to improve compliance of oral contraceptives, and the contraceptive transdermal patch, the vaginal estrogen-progestin ring, the levonorgestrel intrauterine system, and the hysteroscopic transcervical sterilization techniques are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Administration, Intravaginal
  • Administration, Oral
  • Contraception / methods*
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / pharmacology
  • Contraceptive Devices, Female*
  • Contraceptives, Oral / administration & dosage
  • Contraceptives, Oral / pharmacology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices, Medicated

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female
  • Contraceptives, Oral