Dr. Mimi Zieman, MD and Dr. Robert A. Hatcher, MD MPH Have gotten together and revised this popular little book for the 11th time since 1999 With 1,065,000 copies distributed!! This completely updated edition features: * Updated CDC treatment guidelines for STD's * NEW Emergency Contraception information * Emphasis on use of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives,"The Get It And Forget It Methods" * Up-to-date CDC contraceptive guidance * And much more... Here is what people are saying about Managing Contraception: "Excellent reference for students in any level women's heath course. Up to date stats on reliability of birth control methods, as well as accurate cost estimated. A must -have for clinicians, too." Dr. Stover "I have been providing this wonderful book to the students in our Maternal/Child course for a number of years. It serves as a valuable recourse as they move close to beginning their nursing careers. It's a very handy pocket resource and I use it often." Diane Wingo "Managing Contraception is the most comprehensive resource available. The texts are at times brief in this content. Birth Control is a global health issue that nurses need to have relevant, current information about, Thank you." Terri Schmitt

Using the center-index format, the print version of Managing Contraceptive Pill Patients-16th edition has been updated to include major changes in the numbers and propriety (brand) names of oral contraceptives and emergency birth control products. The text is current, concise and designed to provide clinicians with the most recent changes in contraceptive science through narrative data and organized tables. The 16th edition has been expanded to include new data and tables designed to provide prescribing guidance on the continuing life-cycle of hormonal evolution.