是否真正需要改善或寻找新的调节生育药物?在西方国家还是一个有争论的问题,有时甚至认为已接近理想。在发展中国家,观点则不同。中华人民共和国陈慕华副总理和印度英迪拉·甘地夫人,代表着世界40%以上人口,一再迫切要求加强国际努力(特别是通过世界卫生组织)发展大量不同种类的安全而价廉的调节生育药物。为什么我们需要大量不同的方法呢?由于文化、社会经济和宗教的差别,某些方法在某些人群中不能适用。不同的年龄组需要不同的方法。任何一种方法在长期使用后都可能出现意外的反应,并 Is there really a real need to improve or find new fertility-modifying drugs? Still a contentious issue in Western countries, sometimes even considered as close to ideal. In developing countries, the views are different. Deputy Prime Minister Chen Muhua of the People’s Republic of China and Mrs. Indira Gandhi of India, representing more than 40% of the world’s population, have repeatedly and urgently called for more international efforts, notably through the World Health Organization, to develop a large number of different kinds of safe and affordable fertility-adjusting drugs . Why do we need a great deal of different ways? Because of cultural, socio-economic and religious differences, some approaches do not work in some populations. Different age groups need different ways. Either way unexpected reactions may occur after long-term use