Chapter 8 focuses on contraception and abortion. In this chapter the authors:
- Explain and discuss the function, effectiveness rate, side effects, and advantages and disadvantages of available contraceptives and birth control.
- Discuss male and female sterilization, also known as voluntary surgical contraception.
- Explore attitudes toward contraception.
- Discuss abortion, including various procedures, the psychological aspects of abortion, and the relation of men to abortion.
- Discuss recent advances in contraception.