Encyclopedia Of Birth Control

Edited by a noted scholar of health and sexuality, Encyclopedia of Birth Control is a complete report on the historical development and efficacy of contraceptive practices around the world, both past and present. Without contraception, a healthy, sexually active woman will give birth to about 15 children and over her life span, spend most of her reproductive years either pregnant or nursing a newborn infant. So controlling fertility has preoccupied women—and often their husbands—since at least 1000 B.C. In this comprehensive reference, readers can explore the history of birth control from a variety of perspectives: anthropological, biological, economic, feminist, medical, political, and psychological. From wet nurses to chastity belts, from animal-dung contraceptives to the Dalkon Shield, readers will learn how women have attempted birth control, contraception, and abortion throughout history and throughout the world. Readers will also discover why opposition to birth control was so fierce early in the 20th century that many American women and men were jailed for disseminating information on avoiding pregnancy, and why family planning remains hotly controversial almost a century later.

Presents cross-referenced, alphabetically arranged entries on topics related to birth control, including advocates and inventors, legal issues and cases, methods, countries, medical issues, organizations, religion, the reproductive system, research, and special populations.

Written by a professor and researcher in obstetrics and gynecology and a women's health writer, THE BIRTH CONTROL BOOK offers frank advice for every woman who wants to take control of her reproductive health. Meticulously researched and illustrated with helpful charts and diagrams, THE BIRTH CONTROL BOOK can help you make a truly informed decision. Here is guidance on which alternatives are the safest...How to determine which choices fit your needs at your age...How your fertility may be affected by your chosen method...Which products protect you from sexually transmitted diseases...How to ask your doctor questions...What you should know if you have on or several partners...The reversibility of each method...And much more. With the latest information on the female condom, natural methods, the mini-pill, the IUD, Norplant 2, the cervical cap, the "morning after" pill, and more, THE BIRTH CONTROL BOOK is the contraception encyclopedia for the '90s--one no sexually active woman will want to be without.

Praise for the previous edition: "...continues its tradition as a trustworthy guide...Very useful for professionals and general audiences...recommended..."—Booklist The Encyclopedia of Women’s Health, Sixth Edition covers the full range of women’s health issues in clear, straightforward language. More than 1,100 A-to-Z entries offer up-to-date information on issues specific to women, as well as material on general health issues such as diet, exercise, and disease treatment. Perfect for students and professionals alike, this new resource explains the latest medical discoveries and treatments, providing concise information on health-related topics to enable women to become informed and active medical consumers. New entries include: Cervical cancer vaccine Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Emphysema Fertility monitor Gout Hospitalist HPV Immunization Liver cancer Lung cancer Myositis Preconception care Probiotics Rett syndrome Serotonin poisoning Vertigo and more.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... LIST OF REFERENCES ON BIRTH CONTROL BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS Agate, Peter (M.D.) Sexual economy as taught by Charles Bradlaugh M.P., by Peter Agate, M.D., with addendum by Saladin . Lond. n.d. 59p. OAllbutt, Dr. Henry Arthur. Artificial checks to population: Is the popular teaching of them infamous? A history of medical persecution. London, George Standring, 1909. 35p. Disease and marriage. London, George Standring, 1901. 8op. Q The wife's handbook. London, R. Forder. Numerous editions. For publishing this book Dr. Allbutt was adjudged (by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and by General Medical Council of Great Britain) guilty of "infamous conduct," and his name was erased from the Medical register. Alison, Sir Archibald. Principles of population and their connection with human happiness. Edinburgh, W. Blackwood, 1840. 2v. Anthony, Katherine. Mothers who must earn. New York, Russell Sage foundation. Atkinson, Sam. Commonsense on the sex question. Chicago, Co-operative Book Co., 1916. Contains a chapter on: Birth control and the Malthusian theory. Baines, Jervoise Athelstane. Population. Encyclopedia Britannica. nth ed. New York, 1911. Gives comparative marriage, birth and death rates. Discusses declining birth rate. Beale, Octavius Charles. Racial decay; a compilation of evidence from world sources. London, Fifield, 1911. 439p. Bibliography: p. xiii.xviii. Strongly anti, birth control. Bergeret, Louis Frangois fitienne. The preventive obstacle or conjugal onanism. Translated from the 3rd French edition. New York, Turner and Mignard, 1870. 182p. Besant, Mrs. Annie (Wood). The law of population. Its consequences and its bearing upon human conduct and morals. New York, A. K. Butts, 1878. 47p. Marriage. London, 1884. Birth Control...

Designated a Reference Reviews Top Ten Print Reference Source 2005 The Encyclopedia of Women's Health meets this challenge by bringing together an impressive array of experts on topics from reproductive issues to gastrointestinal illnesses. This skilfully edited volume, informed by current health issues and health-care realities, offers readers practical information, historical aspects, and future directions, all meticulously researched and conveniently presented. Key features include: -Accessible A-to-Z coverage, including AIDS, birth control, hormone replacement therapy, teen pregnancy, sexual harassment, violence, body image, access to health care and more. -Entries spanning the medical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and legal arenas. -Medical topics explored from both conventional and complementary perspectives. -Cross-cultural data illustrate issues as they apply to minority women, rural women, the elderly, and other underserved populations. -Special chapters on disparities in women's health and health care. -Historical overview of women in health - as patients and as professionals. -Suggested readings and resource lists.

Focusing primarily on the late-20th-century US, this encyclopedia further develops information in existing reference works on birth control, abortion, and women's rights. Multiparagraph to multipage articles consider not only laws, court cases, political attitudes, technological advances, and prominent activists and organizations, but also experiences of various racial, ethnic, age, class, ability, and religious groups concerning issues related to reproduction. A substantial introduction provides an overview of current ethical, legal, and political issues.