Product Description
Human kind has been searching for the ideal contraceptive since the beginning of time. The objective was--and still is--to find a contraceptive that is completely safe, thoroughly effective, socially acceptable, readily reversible, inexpensive, and completely convenient. From oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices to periodic abstinence and male contraception to the latest developments in the field, every form of birth control is covered in this book. Thought provoking and pragmatic, here at last is a comprehensive, intelligent guide to contraception.
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Praise for The Contraception Sourcebook:
"The Contraception Sourcebook is an invaluable resource for everyone who ever wanted to know anything about their reproductive lives. It is destined to become a classic."
--Wayne C. Shields, President and CEO, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
"Dr. Connell's long experience as a clinician, teacher, and leader in the field makes her particularly qualified to write this excellent and authoritative book on all aspects of contraception."
--William C. Andres, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.R.C.O.G., Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Meidcal School
Make the right choice in contraception for you
With more options in contraception than ever before--the Pill, IUDs, and implants, to name a few--it's important to know which one is best for you. The Contraception Sourcebook provides answers to hundreds of questions about birth control.
We have long searched for the ideal contraceptive: one that is completely safe, thoroughly effective, socially acceptable, easily reversible, inexpensive, and convenient. Today the stakes are even higher--the ideal contraceptive must also protect against the transmission of sexually contracted diseases. The contraception we choose not only needs to prevent pregnancy but, perhaps even more importantly, protect our health.
In The Contraception Sourcebook, Dr. Elizabeth B. Connell, a widely respected expert in the field, provides comprehensive coverage of each contraceptive method, including a clear and understandable analysis of its advantages and disadvantages as well as a lively discussion of its origins.
Here, in complete detail, every form of birth control is covered, from oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices to the Rhythm Method to the latest advances in the field. The Contraception Sourcebook is a straightforward and jargon-free guide to birth control options and an invaluable resource for meeting your own contraceptive needs.
