Book contents
- Contraception
- Contraception
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Conception and the Menstrual Cycle
- 2 Making Decisions about Contraception
- 3 Barrier Methods of Contraception
- 4 Combined Hormonal Contraception: The Pill, Patch and Vaginal Ring
- 5 Progestogen-Only Pill
- 6 Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: The Implant, Injection and Coil
- 7 Fertility Awareness Method of Contraception
- 8 Emergency Contraception
- 9 Use of Hormonal Contraception to Treat Other Conditions
- Index
Introduction
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 June 2023
- Contraception
- Contraception
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Conception and the Menstrual Cycle
- 2 Making Decisions about Contraception
- 3 Barrier Methods of Contraception
- 4 Combined Hormonal Contraception: The Pill, Patch and Vaginal Ring
- 5 Progestogen-Only Pill
- 6 Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: The Implant, Injection and Coil
- 7 Fertility Awareness Method of Contraception
- 8 Emergency Contraception
- 9 Use of Hormonal Contraception to Treat Other Conditions
- Index
Summary
The aim of this book is to help women understand what they want from contraception – this may include control of heavy bleeding, for example, in addition to preventing pregnancy – and which options might meet those needs. The aim is not to be too prescriptive – it is a healthcare professional’s role to discuss underlying medical issues that might influence the choice of an individual brand of pill, for example. We want women to understand their choices and to feel empowered to have a meaningful discussion with healthcare professionals.
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- ContraceptionThe Answers You've Been Looking For, pp. 1 - 2Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023