A Clinical Guide for Contraception (Clinical Guide for Contraception (Speroff))

The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current reliable and readable guide to the intelligent use of todays contraceptive options. The authors provide the essential information that clinicians and patients need to choose the best contraceptive method for the patients 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.