Main description:

A concise handbook containing the latest practical guidance on all common contraceptive methods.

Contraception Made Easy 2e is an up-to-date handbook for GPs and other healthcare professionals who need easy access to the latest 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.

This new edition covers the new position on abortion in Ireland and features new material on contraception for:

women with weight issues, including obesity and eating disorders
women taking teratogenic drugs
transgender and non-binary people.

Contents:

Foreword to the second edition
About the authors
Abbreviations
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 Male and female sterilization
13 Emergency contraception
14 STIs, safe sex and sexual assault
15 Unplanned pregnancy
Appendix - Summary of the UKMEC for contraceptive use
Index