Overview

Which method of contraception best suits your patient's needs?

Contraceptive technology has exploded at breakneck speed. The options now available can bewilder patients who need practical advice for family planning.

Contraception provides just that practical advice. Divided into three sections covering selection and cost comparison, individual methods of contraception, and risks and benefits for various ...

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Contraception

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Overview

Which method of contraception best suits your patient's needs?

Contraceptive technology has exploded at breakneck speed. The options now available can bewilder patients who need practical advice for family planning.

Contraception provides just that practical advice. Divided into three sections covering selection and cost comparison, individual methods of contraception, and risks and benefits for various patient groups, the editor presents a clear pathway to help your patients decide which method is best for them.

The book covers all available contraceptive methods with WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria of contraceptives and CDC modifications. It gives sound advice on selecting contraceptive methods for women with bleeding problems, previous ectopic pregnancy, mood and depressive disorders, hirsutism and acne, perimenopausal women, women with HIV and other STIs.

Provides an essential guide to all gynecologists, family medicine physicians and health care workers who provide contraceptive advice.

Part of the new practical Gynecology in Practice series.

Deals with steroids, oral contraceptives, progestins, over 35, adolescent, IUD, Norplant, Aids, vaginal rings, etc.

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The current understanding of the various contraception methods are reviewed from a perspective useful to clinicians and health care workers. Among the methods are steroids, progestins, IUD, implants, diaphragms, condoms, sterilization, and immunological contraception. Additional topics include the effects of oral contraceptives, cancer, women over the age of 35, adolescents, AIDS, and future trends. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781444342635
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 2/10/2011
  • Series: GIP - Gynaecology in Practice , #5
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 264
  • Product dimensions: 5.91 (w) x 9.84 (h) x 0.59 (d)
  • File size: 5 MB

Meet the Author

Donna Shoupe, MD, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, CA, USA
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Table of Contents

Series Foreword.

Preface.

Contributors.

Section 1 Overview.

1 Contraceptive Use: Guidelines and Effectiveness (Kathryn M. Curtis, Naomi K. Tepper, and Polly A. Marchbanks).

2 Cost and Availability of Contraceptive Methods (Donna Shoupe and Timothy Campbell).

Section 2 Individual Contraceptive Methods.

3 Combination Oral Contraceptives (Daniel R. Mishell Jr).

4 Progestin-only Oral Contraceptive Pills (Regina-Maria Renner and Jeffrey T. Jensen).

5 Contraceptive Implants (Nerys Benfi eld and Philip D. Darney).

6 Ins and Outs of the Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (Frans J.M.E. Roumen).

7 Contraceptive Patch (Anita L. Nelson).

8 Progestin Injectables (Susanna Meredith and Andrew M. Kaunitz).

9 Intrauterine Devices (Daniel R. Mishell Jr).

10 Spermicides (DeShawn L. Taylor).

11 Vaginal Barriers: Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, and Female Condom (Matthew F. Reeves and Jill L. Schwartz).

12 Male Condoms (Anita L. Nelson).

13 Emergency Contraception (Ronna Jurow).

14 Tubal Sterilization (Charles M. March).

Section 3 Guidelines for Use in Selected Populations.

15 Postpartum Contraception (Stephanie B. Teal).

16 Adolescents: Compliance, Ethical Issues, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (Melanie E. Ochalski and Joseph S. Sanfi lippo).

17 Women 35 Years and Older: Safety Issues (Catherine Cansino and Mitchell Creinin).

18 Perimenopausal Contraception (Susan A. Ballagh).

19 Medical Eligibility Requirements (Donna Shoupe).

20 Hormonal Contraception and Mood (Andrea Rapkin and Sarita Sonalkar).

21 Contraception in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (Ian S. Fraser).

22 Hirsutism and Acne (Jennefer A. Russo and Anita L. Nelson).

23 HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (Alice Stek).

24 Contraception Following Ectopic Pregnancy, and Induced or Spontaneous Abortion (Paula H. Bednarek and Alison B. Edelman).

Index.

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