Contraception for Adolescent and Young Adult Women

Contraception for Adolescent and Young Adult Women edited by Amy Whitaker, Melissa Gilliam.

Now more than ever there is a need for youth to learn about and use contraception consistently and effectively. Contraception for Adolescent and Young Adult Women is a valuable resource for gynecologists and primary care practitioners who are on the front lines when it comes to discussing, recommend...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Whitaker, Amy (Editor), Gilliam, Melissa (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edition:1st ed. 2014.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Gynecology .
Obstetrics.
General practice (Medicine).
Primary care (Medicine).
Pediatrics.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • Why is contraception important in this population?
  • The initial clinical visit
  • Barrier methods
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Newer delivery methods for combined hormonal contraception
  • Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
  • Implantable contraception
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Emergency contraception
  • Other methods and European methods not currently available in the United States
  • Obese adolescents and young adult women
  • Adolescents and young adult women with medical issues
  • Post partum contraception
  • Digital media influences on contraception and sexuality education
  • State policies on provision of contraception for minors
  • When contraception fails: pregnancy options counseling
  • Resources for youth, parents and clinicians.

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