| Reviews |
| - 'This new book provides comprehensive information by discussing the facts, unpicking the myths and addressing the uncertainties around the pill. This is an important read for all women who want to know more and be confident about oral contraception.
' - Toni Belfield, Director of Information, Family Planning Association
- 'The facts as far as they are known about the "pill", are contained within this book, written in a clear understandable fashion for the interested reader whether she wants to clarify a single point of interest or concern or if she wants to increase her general knowledge around contraception. The language is readable and jargon free, but not light in detail. This is an excellent resource for
women and should be highly recommended by Family Planning doctors.
' - Alison Bigrigg, President, Faculty of Family Planning, Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, London
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| Description | | - Gives comprehensive and authoritative information
- Gives a balanced account of risks, benefits, and side-effects
- Includes the 100 most commonly asked questions about the Pill (and their answers)
- Emphasizes that 'the user is the chooser'
- Covers not only the Pill, but all other forms of hormonal contraception, including the latest products on the market
- Written by an active prescriber with many years' experience
| New to this edition- Information on new formulations, e.g. the EVRA patch, the vaginal ring, implants
- Covers the new Pills (Yasmin(R)) and Seasonale(R))
- Latest information on link of hormonal contraception with e.g. breast cancer
- The text has been arranged in a more accessible way
| The sixth edition of this popular handbook is still the only book to give comprehensive information - with no fudging on the unwanted side effects - about the Pill and related hormonal methods of contraception. The author, an experienced prescriber and trusted medical author, writes in a clear and accessible way, He believes strongly in women's autonomy: 'the user is always the chooser'.
During the 40 years since the Pill was first marketed, much more money has been spent researching its safety than was spent in developing it through the 1950s. Although it has repeatedly been established it as one of the least harmful medicines ever formulated, there are some risks, and a number of 'Pill scares' have been reported in the media. Following each of these many women give up the
Pill, and do not always find a satisfactory alternative. Professor Guillebaud gives a balanced explanation of the risks, benefits and side-effects. The book is based on the latest and best research evidence throughout. But when the evidence is not yet available, or is conflicting, the author helps the user to decide for herself which is the best Pill for her - or whether to use choose a
different method of contraception. Whether women are about to start taking the Pill, are already taking it, or are over 35, the book will provide trustworthy guidance.
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Readership: Women who use or are considering using hormonal contraception; parents of young women taking the Pill; health workers in family planning clinics; general practitioners; practice nurses
| Contents |
1.
How does the Pill work?
2.
Should you take the Pill?
3.
How to take the Pill
4.
The effects of the Pill, thrombosis and the circulation
5.
Other side-effects of the Pill
6.
The Pill in perspective
7.
Which women should take which Pill?
8.
The progestogen-only Pill
9.
What became of the male Pill?
10.
Contraception: your choices
100 most frequently asked questions about the Pill
List of web addresses
World directory of Pill names
Glossary of terms
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| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
John Guillebaud, Emeritus Professor of Family Planning and Reproductive Health, University College London; Honorary Consultant in Family Planning and Reproductive Health, Oxford Primary Care Trust; formerly Medical Director, the Margaret Pyke Centre, London, UK
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