Clinical Guide for Contraception.
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- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9781469877921
- 613.9/4
- RG136 -- .S63 2011eb
A Clinical Guide for Contraception -- Contents -- Preface -- Contraception in the United States -- Oral Contraception -- Special Uses of Oral Contraception: -- Vaginal and Transdermal Estrogen-Progestin Contraception -- Implant Contraception -- Injectable Contraception -- Intrauterine Contraception -- Barrier Methods of Contraception -- Natural Family Planning: Periodic Abstinence and Withdrawal -- The Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Contraception -- Clinical Guidelines for Contraception at Diff erent Ages: Early and Late -- Sterilization -- Induced Abortion and Postabortion Contraception -- Interpreting Epidemiologic Reports and Contraceptive Eligibility Criteria -- Epilogue -- Index.
The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current, reliable, and readable guide to the intelligent use of today's contraceptive options. The authors provide the essential information that clinicians and patients need to choose the best contraceptive method for the patient's age and medical, social, and personal characteristics. The book concisely covers all available drugs and devices. Each contraceptive method is covered in a single chapter that includes history of the contraceptive, method of action, pharmacology (when applicable), contraindications, and use. This edition includes new and updated information on new oral contraceptive pills, transdermal and vaginal delivery, post-pregnancy contraception, use of Essure for sterilization, and uses of contraceptives for non-contraceptive indications.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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