Full Description
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Contraception Vol. 3 No.1 is part of the World Clinics series. Other topics in the series include endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, postpartum haemorrhage and preterm labour. This issue provides the latest views on various aspects of contraceptive practices, brought together by an international editorial team from the USA and India.
Divided into 22 chapters, with seven appendices, the book begins with discussion on the history and epidemiology of contraception. The following chapters cover a wide range of contraceptive methods, including combined oral and non-oral hormonal contraception, progestogen-only pills, contraceptive injectables and implants, and intrauterine medicated devices.
Other chapters cover permanent methods of male and female contraception, natural methods for family planning, and contraception in relation to medical disorders in pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, and cancer. The final chapters bring the reader up to date with current research and potential future developments in contraception.
Key Points
Latest issue in the World Clinics: Obstetrics and Gynecology series
International editorial team from the USA and India
Other topics in series; endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, postpartum haemorrhage and preterm labour
Contents
Editorial
Abbreviations
Contraception through the Ages: A Brief Historical Overview
A Global Overview of Use and Practice of Contraception: Past, Present, and Future
Reproductive Health from a Rights Perspective: Rights and Wrongs
Combined Oral Contraception
Combined Non-oral Hormonal Contraception
Progestogen-only Pills
Contraceptive Injectables and Implants
Intrauterine Medicated Devices
Noncontraceptive Applications of Hormonal Contraceptives
Postabortion Contraception
Postpartum Contraception: An Approach to Address Unmet Need
Permanent Methods of Female Contraception
Permanent Methods of Male Contraception
Natural Methods of Family Planning
Barrier Contraceptives
Emergency Contraception
Contraception in Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
Contraception in HIV and AIDS
Contraception and Cancer
Contraception: Current Research and Future Horizons
Contraception-related Guidelines and Resources
Appendices
Appendix A: Medicolegal Considerations
Appendix B1: Safe Times for Postpartum Initiation of Various Methods of Family Planning
Appendix B2: Contraceptive Options after Abortion
Appendix B3: Steps for Postpartum Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Insertion
Appendix B4: Protocol for Missing Strings
Appendix C: FIGO Statement on Female Sterilization
Appendix D: Client Record and Monitoring Proforma
