Choose What You Use: The FPA Essential Guide to Contraception [Paperback]

'This book is a great read and I'll certainly keep it on my shelf. It put my mind at rest by quitting those niggling queries I had about contraception and helped me to be proactive about choosing a method for me.' Davina McCall, TV presenter 'This clear and practical book separates fact from fiction and is packed full of everything the reader needs to know. We can always trust FPA for good sense and information on contraception.' Deidre Sanders, Agony aunt for The Sun 'I'm so delighted that there is finally a comprehensive guide to contraception. Far too often, women spend more time choosing an outfit than choosing their method of contraception. It's important to know what's available so that you can make the right choice for you. That way you can ask for what you want rather than making do with what you're given.' Dr David Bull, TV doctor

This easy to read guide enables women to take control of their reproductive lives by helping them to choose the very best method of contraception available. The book is relevant to women regardless of their life situation: either not wanting to become pregnant, considering getting pregnant in the future, having just had a baby, or approaching the menopause. Women will find Choose what you use fundamental to making their individual contraceptive choice. In turn, this choice is likely to greatly improve their self-esteem, health, wellbeing and relationships. This exceptional consumer book is written by FPA, the UK's most trusted authority on contraception. Unlike standard contraceptive books, the reader doesn't need a medical background to benefit from it. Choose what you use highlights crucial, yet frequently overlooked, lifestyle factors affecting women's choice of contraception. Medical and practical issues relating to each of the 15 methods [caps, combined pill, contraceptive implants, contraceptive injections, contraceptive patch, diaphragms, female condom, progestogen only pill (POP), hormone releasing intrauterine system (IUS), intrauterine device (IUD), male condoms, natural family planning, female sterilisation, male sterilisation and vaginal ring]with the pros and cons are covered. Also, myth busting sections appear throughout and other need-to-know subjects such as pregnancy choices, safer sex and emergency contraception are included.

FPA (Family Planning Association) is the leading sexual health charity in the UK. It runs a national helpline and provides information on contraception, sexually transmitted infections and other sexual wellbeing topics. For 80 years, FPA has been giving advice to professionals and consumers alike. It also provides contraceptive and other sexual health information on behalf of the Department of Health.