Used by over 200 million women since the 1960s, the Pill is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines - and has repeatedly been established as one of the least harmful ever formulated. However, there are some risks, and a number of Pill Scares have been reported in the media - often causing women to give up the Pill without finding a satisfactory alternative.More choices than ever are now available to users of hormonal contraception, and it can be difficult for doctors or family planning workers to find the time for detailed discussion with existing or new users.Women of all ages, whether they are existing users of or new to hormonal contraception, will find realistic, practical, and trustworthy guidance in this book to help them to make their own informed decisions. It will also be indispensable to health professionals as a concise, balanced overview. This user-friendly book contains extensive and unbiased advice and information on the Pill, along with other hormonal alternatives such as implants, injections and patches.
Part 1 - Your choice of contraception; Why take the Pill?; What is the Pill?; What about other methods of contraception?; Part 2 - Keeping it safe; What causes the effects of the Pill?; What are the benefits?; What are the unwanted side-effects?; What about blood clots, hearts attacks, and strokes?; What about cancer?; Who can take the Pill, who cant, and who needs careful monitoring?; Part 3 - Taking the Pill; How do I get the Pill?; How do I start the Pill?; How do I take the Pill?; What if I forget a Pill?; What else can make the Pill less effective?; What if I get side-effects?; Which Pill should I choose?; Part 4 - Other types of Pill; The progestogen-only Pill; Emergency contraception; The male Pill; Postscript;
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