One of the major roles of anyone working in sexual health is that of educator, and many people rely on well-informed healthcare professionals to help them choose the most appropriate method of contraception. This completely revised third edition of Fast Facts: Contraception, by two new authors of international renown, provides a concise and practical review of all the available contraceptive methods on the market in a highly readable well-illustrated format. Fast Facts: Contraception is an invaluable resource that will help healthcare professionals and specialists offer a broader range of contraceptive methods along with appropriate advice on the most suitable options.

Table of contents:

• Choosing a contraceptive method
• Combined hormonal contraception
• Progestogen-only methods
• Intrauterine devices and systems
• Barrier methods
• Emergency contraception
• Female sterilization
• Vasectomy and hormonal methods for men
• Biologically based methods
• Postpartum contraception