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Abstract
Highly Commended in the 2016 BMA Medical Book Awards!
From reviews:
“…undoubtedly the best feature is the user-friendly and consistent nature of the format. Each method of contraception has a dedicated chapter with an identical outline showcasing factual and practical content using bulleted text, tables and pictograms…. The book would be useful for medical students that are ‘new’ to the subject as the outline of the chapters lends itself to seamless grasping of new information. However, the practical application of the factual information is ideal for both gynaecological and family planning trainees, nurses that work within the field and general practitioners.” Ulster Medical Journal 2016:85(3):211
This revised edition has been updated to include the 2016 UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for contraceptive use, as well as other updates. It helps healthcare professionals to provide up to date and practical guidance on all the commonly used contraceptive methods:
combined oral contraceptive (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.
Contraception Made Easy is the ideal practical reference guide for GPs and other healthcare professionals involved in the provision of contraceptive advice.
Laura Percy is a Specialist Registrar in Community Sexual and Reproductive health. Diana Mansour is a Consultant in Community Gynaecology and Reproductive Healthcare and Head of the Integrated Sexual Health Services for Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. She is also a Faculty Officer and Treasurer for the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care, UK.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Title | i | ||
| Title | iii | ||
| Copyright | iv | ||
| Contents | v | ||
| Foreword | x | ||
| About the authors | xi | ||
| Abbreviations | xii | ||
| Chapter 1: Introduction | 1 | ||
| 1.1 Introduction | 1 | ||
| 1.2 Unplanned pregnancy | 1 | ||
| 1.3 Provision of contraceptive services | 2 | ||
| 1.4 UK Medical Eligibility Criteria for contraception | 2 | ||
| References | 5 | ||
| Chapter 2: The contraception consultation | 6 | ||
| 2.1 Introduction | 6 | ||
| 2.2 Initiating the session | 7 | ||
| 2.3 Gathering information | 7 | ||
| 2.4 Explanation and planning | 10 | ||
| 2.5 Closing the session | 11 | ||
| 2.6 Summary | 11 | ||
| References | 12 | ||
| Chapter 3: Special groups | 13 | ||
| 3.1 Young people | 13 | ||
| 3.2 Women over 40 years of age | 14 | ||
| 3.3 HIV-positive women | 15 | ||
| 3.4 Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) | 16 | ||
| 3.5 Women with cardiovascular disease | 16 | ||
| 3.6 Drug interactions | 17 | ||
| 3.7 Women with learning disabilities | 18 | ||
| 3.8 Women with physical disabilities | 19 | ||
| 3.9 Women with sensory disabilities | 20 | ||
| 3.10 Women who do not speak English | 20 | ||
| References | 21 | ||
| Chapter 4: Combined hormonal contraception | 22 | ||
| 4.1 Potential users | 22 | ||
| 4.2 Available CHC in the UK | 23 | ||
| 4.3 Mechanism of action | 25 | ||
| 4.4 Efficacy of CHC | 25 | ||
| 4.5 Pros and cons of CHC | 25 | ||
| 4.6 Using the CHC | 27 | ||
| 4.7 Routine follow-up | 32 | ||
| 4.8 Return to fertility | 32 | ||
| 4.9 Managing side-effects | 32 | ||
| 4.10 Myths and misconceptions | 34 | ||
| References | 34 | ||
| Chapter 5: Progestogen-only pill | 36 | ||
| 5.1 Potential users | 36 | ||
| 5.2 Available POPs in the UK | 36 | ||
| 5.3 Mechanism of action | 37 | ||
| 5.4 Efficacy of POPs | 37 | ||
| 5.5 Pros and cons of POPs | 37 | ||
| 5.6 Using the POP | 38 | ||
| 5.7 Routine follow-up | 40 | ||
| 5.8 Return to fertility | 40 | ||
| 5.9 Managing side-effects | 40 | ||
| 5.10 Myths and misconceptions | 40 | ||
| References | 41 | ||
| Chapter 6: Injectable contraception | 42 | ||
| 6.1 Potential users | 42 | ||
| 6.2 Available injectables in the UK | 43 | ||
| 6.3 Mechanism of action | 43 | ||
| 6.4 Efficacy of injectables | 43 | ||
| 6.5 Pros and cons of injectables | 43 | ||
| 6.6 Using injectables | 45 | ||
| 6.7 Routine follow-up | 47 | ||
| 6.8 Return to fertility | 47 | ||
| 6.9 Managing side-effects | 47 | ||
| 6.10 Myths and misconceptions | 48 | ||
| References | 49 | ||
| Chapter 7: Contraceptive implant | 50 | ||
| 7.1 Potential users | 50 | ||
| 7.2 Available implants in the UK | 51 | ||
| 7.3 Mechanism of action | 51 | ||
| 7.4 Efficacy of implants | 51 | ||
| 7.5 Pros and cons of contraceptive implants | 51 | ||
| 7.6 Practical aspects | 53 | ||
| 7.7 Routine follow-up | 56 | ||
| 7.8 Return to fertility | 57 | ||
| 7.9 Managing troublesome side-effects | 57 | ||
| 7.10 Myths and misconceptions | 58 | ||
| References | 58 | ||
| Chapter 8: Intrauterine system | 59 | ||
| 8.1 Potential users | 59 | ||
| 8.2 Available intrauterine systems in the UK | 60 | ||
| 8.3 Mechanism of action | 60 | ||
| 8.4 Efficacy | 61 | ||
| 8.5 Pros and cons of IUS | 61 | ||
| 8.6 Counselling | 62 | ||
| 8.7 IUS starting regimen | 63 | ||
| 8.8 IUS insertion | 65 | ||
| 8.9 Post IUS insertion advice | 65 | ||
| 8.10 Routine follow-up | 65 | ||
| 8.11 Return to fertility and device removal | 66 | ||
| 8.12 Managing side-effects and complications | 66 | ||
| 8.13 Myths and misconceptions | 68 | ||
| References | 69 | ||
| Chapter 9: Copper intrauterine devices | 70 | ||
| 9.1 Potential users | 70 | ||
| 9.2 Available IUDs in the UK | 71 | ||
| 9.3 Mechanism of action | 72 | ||
| 9.4 Efficacy | 72 | ||
| 9.5 Pros and cons of IUDs | 73 | ||
| 9.6 Counselling | 74 | ||
| 9.7 IUD starting regimen | 75 | ||
| 9.8 IUD insertion | 75 | ||
| 9.9 Post IUD insertion advice | 76 | ||
| 9.10 Routine follow-up | 76 | ||
| 9.11 Return to fertility and device removal | 76 | ||
| 9.12 Managing side-effects and complications | 76 | ||
| 9.13 Myths and misconceptions | 79 | ||
| References | 80 | ||
| Chapter 10: Barrier methods | 81 | ||
| 10.1 Potential users | 82 | ||
| 10.2 Available barrier methods | 83 | ||
| 10.3 Efficacy | 84 | ||
| 10.4 Mechanism of action | 84 | ||
| 10.5 Pros and cons of barrier methods | 85 | ||
| 10.6 Practical aspects | 86 | ||
| 10.7 Myths and misconceptions | 89 | ||
| References | 90 | ||
| Chapter 11: Fertility awareness | 91 | ||
| 11.1 Potential users | 91 | ||
| 11.2 Available fertility awareness methods | 92 | ||
| 11.3 Mechanism of action | 93 | ||
| 11.4 Efficacy | 93 | ||
| 11.5 Pros and cons of fertility awareness | 94 | ||
| 11.6 Using the different methods | 94 | ||
| 11.7 Withdrawal method | 96 | ||
| 11.8 Myths and misconceptions | 96 | ||
| References | 97 | ||
| Chapter 12: Male and female sterilization | 98 | ||
| 12.1 Potential users | 98 | ||
| 12.2 Available methods of sterilization | 99 | ||
| 12.3 Mechanism of action | 99 | ||
| 12.4 Pros and cons of sterilization | 100 | ||
| 12.5 Counselling and consent | 100 | ||
| 12.6 Regret | 101 | ||
| 12.7 Practical aspects | 101 | ||
| 12.8 Myths and misconceptions | 108 | ||
| References | 109 | ||
| Chapter 13: Emergency contraception | 110 | ||
| 13.1 Potential users | 110 | ||
| 13.2 Available emergency contraception in the UK | 111 | ||
| 13.3 Mechanism of action | 111 | ||
| 13.4 Efficacy of emergency contraception | 113 | ||
| 13.5 Provision of emergency contraception | 113 | ||
| 13.6 Provision of ongoing contraception | 115 | ||
| 13.7 Routine follow-up | 115 | ||
| 13.8 Managing side-effects | 117 | ||
| 13.9 Myths and misconceptions | 117 | ||
| References | 118 | ||
| Chapter 14: STIs, safe sex and sexual assault | 119 | ||
| 14.1 Potential users | 119 | ||
| 14.2 Sexual history taking | 119 | ||
| 14.3 Partner notification | 124 | ||
| 14.4 Sexual health advice | 124 | ||
| 14.5 Sexual assault | 126 | ||
| References | 130 | ||
| Chapter 15: Unplanned pregnancy | 131 | ||
| 15.1 Introduction | 131 | ||
| 15.2 Adoption | 132 | ||
| 15.3 Abortion | 132 | ||
| 15.4 Complications | 136 | ||
| 15.5 Post-abortion contraception | 136 | ||
| 15.6 Aftercare | 136 | ||
| 15.7 Legal situation in Ireland | 137 | ||
| 15.8 Myths and misconceptions | 137 | ||
| References | 138 | ||
| Appendix: Summary of the UKMEC for contraceptive use | 139 | ||
| Index | 149 |