Contraceptives (4 Parts)

Synopsis: 4: Explains the different types of contraceptives, the least effective methods, and irreversible methods. Discusses important questions concerning the pill, such as thrombosis, cancer and depression.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 21, 18, 24, 23 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1979
Availability: Sale (IPPF)
Uses: Medical and para-medical personnel in training (Parts 1-3). General audiences (Part 4). *BMA/BLAT
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: contraception; gynaecology

Title: Mechanical and chemical methods
Synopsis: 1: Explains how mechanical methods of birth control work, the use of condoms, fitting of diaphragms, and the action and types of spermicides.
Title: Intra-uterine devices
Synopsis: 2: Explains the history of IUDs and how they work. Demonstrates insertion and removal procedures and shows what side effects to look for.
Title: Systemic contraception (the pill)
Synopsis: 3: Gives the history of research in systemic contraception and the types of pill and formulation. Explains the action of FSH and LH and the contraceptive effects of the pill.
Title: Various methods
Synopsis: 4: Explains the different types of contraceptives, the least effective methods, and irreversible methods. Discusses important questions concerning the pill, such as thrombosis, cancer and depression.

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