Product Description

It is estimated that around 3.5 million women are using the contraceptive pill as their chosen method of birth control in the UK. The majority of these women do not fully understand how the pill works or how best to take it to maximise its effectiveness. Using expert advice and the latest information, the book covers everything you need to know, from how the pill works and the different types available, to facts about the pill's effectiveness and how to request it. Common questions are answered and information is included on male oral contraceptives and the emergency contraceptive pill. Whether you're thinking about using the pill or just want to know the facts, this book will arm you with all the crucial information you need to make the right decisions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1038573 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 100 pages

Review
'[It] gives really good advice on contraception with no embarrassment included! Written by a nurse who has seen and heard it all before, you can be sure that you're just getting the straight facts.' --Teen Today.

About the Author
Jo Johnson is a writer and staff nurse with nine years nursing experience, specialising in gynaecology, obstetrics and fertility. Following the birth of her first child she embarked on a writing hobby finding her nursing background a great pool of information which she could share with others. Following publication of articles both online and in national magazines, she is now the author of non-fiction healthcare related titles. Originally from Berkshire, Jo now lives in Hartlepool with her husband Shane, and two children, Emily and David.