Synopses & Reviews
The book that Library Journal considers "one of the best popular medical books for public libraries" is now better and even more informative than ever! It's the most convenient, concise, and authoritative source on the market today.
Written in a clear and enjoyable style by two internationally respected sexologists, Contraception: A Guide to Birth Control Methods remains the most up-to-date sourcebook available for those frustrated by unwanted pregnancy and fear of sexually transmitted disease. Its fresh new approach to responsible reproductive decision making presents clear, factual information on all available birth control options and explores the very latest research and testing on contraceptive techniques being developed.
Beginning with a delightful and, at times, humorous, historical overview of birth control practices and essential aspects of human reproductive anatomy, this illustrated volume provides the most recent information on the pill, diaphragms, cervical caps and IUDs; condoms (for males and females), options for those allergic to latex; natural family planning and abstention; new methods for using spermicides; devices for determining fertility; sterilization techniques; hormonal injections and implants; RU 486 (the morning after pill), and much more. Each method is evaluated in terms of its success rate, safety, advantages and disadvantages, medical and psychological consequences, and relevant legal concerns.