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.
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
From reviews of the first edition: "This book aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of contraceptive methods, and issues related to their use. The authors have succeeded in this aim, producing a very readable book, which can equally be read as a whole or in sections without losing the context... I thought that the chapters on combined oral contraceptives and emergency contraception were particularly good, and the chapter providing an overview of sexually transmitted infections and their management highlighted an important but potentially overlooked element of a contraceptive consultation. Other particularly useful features of the book are the starting regimens and myths and misconceptions sections included for each method, which provide clear guidance on treatment initiation and robust discussion on common misapprehensions about contraception. The book includes a useful decision tree on which to base an initial consultation..."
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 2016;42:58
This revised edition of
Contraception Made Easy helps healthcare professional to provide up-to-date and practical guidance on all the commonly used contraceptive methods:
- combined oral contraceptives (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
An opening chapter provides a consultation model to use when seeing patients seeking contraception advice. Subsequent chapters describe each contraceptive method in turn, covering who should use the method, how it works, its efficacy, the advantages and disadvantages, how to start and stop (where appropriate), and how to manage troublesome side-effects. An Appendix provides the full UK Medical Eligibility Criteria (2016) for contraceptive use with certain medical conditions.
Building on the success of the other Made Easy books (
Medical Statistics Made Easy,
Clinical Evidence Made Easy,
Healthcare Economics Made Easy and
Practice Accounts Made Easy), this book provides concise, easy, access to the key areas of contraception required by primary care professionals.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. The contraception consultation
3. Special groups
4. Combined hormonal contraception
5. Progestogen-only pill
6. Injectable contraception
7. Contraceptive implant
8. Intrauterine system
9. Copper intrauterine devices
10. Barrier methods
11. Fertility awareness
12. Sterilization
13. Emergency contraception
14. STIs, safe sex and sexual assault
15. Unplanned pregnancy
Appendix
