A Faúndes2026-03-222026-03-221992https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1549790https://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/59758Citaciones: 1This paper describes the most recent advances in the field of contraception and family planning. The author discusses the evolution of hormonal contraception--reduction in dosage, new routes of administration, new progestogens, counseling and patient selection, improved hormonal contraceptives--intrauterine contraception--IUDS design adapted to the uterine cavity, intrauterine release of contraceptive substances, importance of insertion techniques, improved IUDS--and family planning as an instrument of public health.enFamily planningMedicineHormonal contraceptionDeveloped countryGynecologyHealth servicesFertilityObstetricsFamily medicinePopulationarticle