Family Planning - A global handbook for providers2018

World Health Organization

The 3rd edition (2018) updates recommendations on hormonal and barrier methods, emergency contraception, and special populations such as breastfeeding women and people living with HIV. It includes practical tools like checklists for ruling out pregnancy and guidance on self‑injection of sub‑cutaneous DMPA. New sections address human‑rights considerations, violence support, and task‑sharing for providers. The handbook integrates WHO eligibility criteria for procedures such as female sterilization and provides counseling tips for high‑risk HIV contexts.