Via practica 1/2011

Contemporary view to the forms and possibilities of contraception

Contraception is a phenomenon of 20th century. In accordance with the statement of United Nations and World Health Organization, authors see it in broader context of family planning, sexual and reproductive health and reproductive human rights. In literature overview, the authors concentrate on currently available individual contraception methods, their effectiveness, non-contraceptive benefits, as well as potentional risks. In conclusion, authors mention assumed development of classical and new contraception methods.

Keywords: family planning, contraception, benefits and risks, development of contraception.