You can download the whole document from the bottom of this page, or read almost all of it online.

The job of family planning remains unfinished. Despite great progress over the last several decades, more than 120 million women worldwide want to prevent pregnancy, but they and their partners are not using contraception.

Reasons for unmet need are many: Services and supplies are not yet available everywhere or choices are limited. Fear of social disapproval or partner’s opposition pose formidable barriers. Worries of side effects and health concerns hold some people back; others lack knowledge about contraceptive options and their use.

These people need help now.

You can order printed copies from:
http://www.infoforhealth.org/globalhandbook/

IPPF Medical and Service Delivery Guidelines

The guidelines offer up-to-date evidence-based guidance on a range of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues, including family planning.

They are also available in:

• Arabic
• Bosnian
• Bulgarian
• French
• Polish
• Russian
• Spanish