This book was one of the original books in the Your Questions Answered (YQA) series. Now published as a stand-alone volume it serves as a primary source ofinformation about reversible methods of contraception. Written in an informal- and yet highly informative - question-and-answer style, it represents a dialogue between general practitioner (asking the questions) and reproductive health specialist (providing the answers). The main aim of the book is to give practical guidance to busy clinicians when they are faced with patients who wants help with chosing the best means of controlling fertility. Most chapters conclude with questions frequently asked by patient - the answers to which can bevery difficult for the unprepared and busy clinician to improvise 'on the spot' in the surgery. INDICE: Introduction: the population explosion, sexual and contraceptive history taking and counselling - the importance of fertility control. Aspects of human fertility and fertility awareness: natural birth control. Male methods. Vaginal methods of contraception. The combined oral contraceptive - selection and eligibility. The combined oral contraceptive - follow up arrangements. The progestogen-only pill. Injectables and implants contraceptives - DMPA and NET EN. Intrauterine devices. Emergency (postcoital) contraception. Conspectus:The present and future
- ISBN: 978-0-443-06908-6
- Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 618
- Fecha Publicación: 06/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés