Contraception Made Easy, third edition [Paperback]

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

   Contraception Made Easy 3eis 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.

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