Contraception Made Easy (2nd Edition)

Description

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

Contraception Made Easy 2e 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 new edition covers the new position on abortion in Ireland and features new material on contraception for:

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

Table of Contents

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