Contraception Made Easy, third edition (General Practice) - Softcover

Laura Percy; Diana Mansour

Softcover

ISBN 10: 191496134X ISBN 13: 9781914961342

Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

A concise handbook containing the latest practical guidance on all common contraceptive methods.

Contraception Made Easy 3e is an up-to-date handbook for GPs and other healthcare professionals who need easy access to the latest practical guidance on all the commonly used contraceptive methods:

• combined oral contraceptives (COCs), patches, and vaginal rings
• progestogen-only pills (POPs), progestogen-only injectables and implants
• copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) and the levonorgestrel IUS
• diaphragms, cervical caps, and male and female condoms
• natural fertility awareness advice/kits
• emergency contraception
• male and female sterilisation.

This latest edition includes the position on abortion in Ireland and features material on contraception for:

• women with weight issues, including obesity and eating disorders
• women taking teratogenic drugs
• transgender and non-binary people.

Contents

Foreword to the second edition; About the authors; Abbreviations

1 Introduction
2 The contraception consultation
3 Special groups
4 Combined hormonal contraception
5 Progestogen-only pill
6 Injectable contraception
7 Contraceptive implant
8 Intrauterine system
9 Copper intrauterine devices
10 Barrier methods
11 Fertility awareness
12 Male and female sterilization
13 Emergency contraception
14 STIs, safe sex and sexual assault
15 Unplanned pregnancy
Appendix – Summary of the UKMEC for contraceptive use; Index

Edition details

• Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 191496134X
• ISBN 13: 9781914961342
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 218