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Two professors of obstetrics and gynecology present the most current
information concerning the intelligent use of contraception, examining the
history, physical effects, efficacy, and concerns about ten methods of birth
control in detail. First edition published in 1992. Annotation c. by Book News,
Inc., Portland, Or.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition
of this title.
Book Info
Oregon Health Sciences Univ., Portland. Quick reference for the practitioner
and women's health professional. Covers all major contraceptive methods in
detail. Addresses concerns across the lifespan and includes charts and tables
for quick review. Previous edition: c1996. Softcover. DNLM: Contraception--
methods. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Clinical Guide for Contraception
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Contraception in the U.S.A. 1
2 Oral contraception 21
3 Special uses of oral contraception 139
4 Vaginal and transdermal estrogen-progestin contraception 153
5 Implant contraception 165
6 Injectable contraception 201
7 Intrauterine contraception : the IUD 221
8 Barrier methods of contraception 259
9 Periodic abstinence 293
10 The postpartum period, breastfeeding and contraception 305
11 Clinical guidelines for contraception at different ages : early and late 329
12 Sterilization 359
13 Induced abortion 387
14 Interpreting epidemiologic reports 417