A clinical guide for contraception /

"The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current, reliable, and readable guide to the intelligent use of today's contraceptive options. The authors provide the essential information that clinicians and patients need to choose the best contraceptive method for the patient...

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Autore principale: Speroff, Leon, 1935-
Altri autori: Darney, Philip D.
Natura: Elettronico eBook
Lingua:inglese
Pubblicazione: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2011]
Edizione:Fifth edition.
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Accesso online:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Riassunto:"The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current, reliable, and readable guide to the intelligent use of today's contraceptive options. The authors provide the essential information that clinicians and patients need to choose the best contraceptive method for the patient's age and medical, social, and personal characteristics. The book concisely covers all available drugs and devices. Each contraceptive method is covered in a single chapter that includes history of the contraceptive, method of action, pharmacology (when applicable), contraindications, and use. This edition includes new and updated information on new oral contraceptive pills, transdermal and vaginal delivery, post-pregnancy contraception, use of Essure for sterilization, and uses of contraceptives for non-contraceptive indications"--Provided by publisher.
Descrizione fisica:1 online resource (458 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografia:Includes bibliographical references and index.