Book description
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.
Donna Shoupe, MD, Division of Reproductive
Endocrinology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern
California, CA, USA
