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Informationen zum Autor Paul Quinn , PhD, is a certified nurse midwife and professor of nursing at Dominican University, New York. Klappentext This book will serve as a scientifically accurate yet easy-to-read introduction to birth control for teens and young adults. The information, guidance, and resources it offers will help readers to make better decisions regarding their sexual health. From barrier methods such as condoms and diaphragms to oral contraceptive pills and from hormone-based implants and injectables to permanent sterilization techniques, there are a number of ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy today. But which are the most effective, and how do you choose the method that's right for you? What about side effects and long-term implications for health, such as increased risk for cancer? Does birth control affect your chances of getting pregnant in the future? Birth Control: Your Questions Answered , a part of Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series, provides clear, concise answers to these and other questions young readers may have about this sometimes embarrassing, yet very important, topic. Each book in this series follows a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. The book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet-important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Guide to Health Literacy Common Misconceptions about Birth Control Questions and Answers The Menstrual Cycle 1. How does the menstrual cycle happen each month? 2. What hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle? 3. Why is it so important to follow my menstrual cycle in relation to my choice of birth control? 4. My periods are so irregular. Can I still get pregnant? 5. My periods are light and barely last a day. Can I still get pregnant? Birth Control Basics 6. How long has birth control been around? 7. What are the different kinds of birth control? 8. Why are most birth control methods targeted at women? 9. What conditions or situations would prevent me from using birth control? 10. If I use birth control now, will it affect any pregnancies in the future when I decide I want to have kids? 11. Is there birth control for men only? 12. Do I need to worry about sexually transmitted diseases if I'm on birth control? 13. Does using birth control put me at a higher risk for cancer? 14. Can I get birth control on my own, or do I need an examination and prescription? 15. Is birth control covered by insurance? 16. Will my partner know if I'm on birth control? 17. If I start using birth control, what type of monitoring or follow-up do I need? 18. If I've had a baby, how soon after delivery can I begin using birth control? 19. Does breastfeeding work to prevent pregnancy? 20. I recently had an abortion. When can I begin using birth control? Natural (Nonhormonal) Methods 21. How does the abstinence method work? 22. Is using the "pull out" method safe? 23. How does the "rhythm" method work? Barrier Methods 24. Are condoms safe and effective? 25. There are so many different types of condoms. How do I choose the right one? 26. How does the female condom work? 27. How does the diaphragm work? 28. Can I use spermicidal creams or lubricants safely as birth control? 29. What is the cervical cap, and how does it work? 30. What is the contraceptive sponge, and how does it work? Contraceptive ...
