Contraception: The Answers You've Been Looking For

ISBN-13: 9781009124386 / Angielski

Paula Briggs; Nicola Kersey

Opis

A handy guide to every method of contraception, helping readers decide what works best for them. Covering how each method works, how to use it correctly and how effective it is, the authors expertly explain how life stage can affect choice, and how hormonal contraception can help other health conditions.

Spis treści

Preface; Introduction; 1. Conception and the menstrual cycle; 2. Making decisions about contraception; 3. Barrier methods of contraception; 4. Combined hormonal contraception: the pill, patch and vaginal ring; 5. Progestogen-only pill (POP) ; 6. Long-acting reversible contraception: implants, injections and intrauterine devices and systems (coils); 7. Fertility awareness methods of contraception; 8. Emergency contraception; 9. Use of hormonal contraception to treat other conditions.