Contraception Made Easy, third edition

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 – ASIN: 191496134X | ISBN13: 9781914961342 | ISBN-13: 978-1914961342