"A new addition to the Gynecology in Practice series, Contraception provides coverage of the most recent contraceptive methods available and delivers practical advice to which approach is appropriate according to each patient's circumstance. This text begins by summarizing guidelines for contraceptive use, cost and availability. The main portion of Contraception overviews the best candidates for each technique, discusses the advantages, risks and side effects, offers tips for patient counseling, providessuggestions on supplying and management of problems for individual methods. As a part of the series, various feature boxes are highlighted throughout. "Tips and Tricks" give suggestions on how to improve outcomes through practical technique or patient questioning. In addition, "Caution" warning boxes supply helpful advice on how to avoid problems and "Science Revisited" boxes offer quick reminders of the basic science principles necessary for understanding the presented concepts--Provided by publisher.
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.
