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Subtopics:      Birth Control > Barrier Methods          Birth Control > Emergency Contraception
Birth Control > Hormonal Methods Birth Control > Intrauterine Device
Birth Control > Natural Family Planning Birth Control > Surgical Sterilization
 
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      new window FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets: Depo-Provera: An Injectable Contraceptive
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new window FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets: Norplant Birth Control: Questions and Answers
new window FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets: Very-Low-Dose Birth Control Pills for Perimenopausal Women
new window FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets: Progestin-Only Contraceptives
 
 
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      new window Allexperts Birth Control Questions and Answers Description: Sympathetic volunteers answer your detailed one-on-one questions about birth control for free. Answers confidential. (allexperts.com)
new window AnnRose's Ultimate Birth Control Links Description: Links to family planning choices including abstinence, condoms, diaphragm, hormonal implants, injections, IUD, tubal sterilization, the Pill, emergency contraception, vasectomy and how to choose. (ultimatebirthcontrol.com)
new window Birth Control Description: The Planned Parenthood Federation of America presents a review of the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages and costs of reversible and permanent methods. (plannedparenthood.org)
new window Birth Control / Family Planning Description: The Health Connection, Calgary Regional Health Authority. Birth control information, condoms and diaphragms, I.U.D, tubal ligation, vasectomy. (crha-health.ab.ca)
new window Birth Control at Suite101 Description: Informative articles concerning the history, present, and future of birth control. Access to discussions and links to related sites available. (suite101.com)
new window Birth Control Board at iVillage Description: Online discussions of birth control for women. (messageboards.ivillage.com)
new window Birth Control Contraceptives Choices Description: Annotated collection of links to sites about contraception in general and specific contraceptive methods. From About.com. (womenshealth.about.com)
new window Birth Control Guide Description: Discusses use and failure rates of condoms, the pill, depo-provera, and natural methods, and includes a question and answer bulletin board. Also provides instructions for condom use and fertility charting. (epigee.org)
new window Birth Control Methods Description: Information to help decide which type of contraception is best for you and your partner. Includes descriptions of different methods and personal anecdotes. From King County, Washington, Health Department. (metrokc.gov)
new window Birth Control Survey Results Description: Results of an international survey of preferred birth control methods conducted by Roper Starch Worldwide. (birthcontrolresources.com)
new window CBCA: Birth Control Description: A guide to contraceptive methods available in Canada. (cbca.ab.ca)
new window Choosing a Birth Control Method Description: Interactive online questionnaire, supported by extensive information about contraceptive methods, guides women or men through the decision process. From Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. (arhp.org)
new window Choosing a Contraceptive Description: Comprehensive and readable information on birth control methods, by Dr. Robert Hatcher of Emory University. (gynob.emory.edu)
new window Contraception Description: Peer-reviewed journal publishing papers on contraceptive advances and research in chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, biology, the medical sciences, and demography. Includes a sample issue. (arhp.org)
new window Contraception Description: The Global Reproductive Health Forum @ Harvard (GRHF). Harvard School of Public Health. Resource links to frequently asked questions, comprehensive contraception information including new methods, and research. (hsph.harvard.edu)
new window Contraception factsheet from BUPA Description: Concise factsheet explaining effective methods of contraception, from the UK health insurance firm. Covers pills, male and female condoms, injectables, implants, diaphragms and caps, IUDs and intrauterine systems, sterilization, natural methods, and emergency contraception. (hcd2.bupa.co.uk)
new window Contraception.net Description: Information on birth control and other methods of contraception. (contraception.net)
new window Contraceptive Guide Description: By Mary Jane Bovo, MD. Overview of methods of birth control currently available, with cost, failure rate, correct usage, advantages and disadvantages of each. (mjbovo.com)
new window Contraceptive Methods Description: Information on the currently available male and female contraceptive methods, including reference material and training tools, such as presentation graphics with trainer notes. (reproline.jhu.edu)
new window Contraceptive Research and Development (CONRAD) Program Description: Objective is development of new or improved contraceptive methods that are safe, effective, acceptable, and suitable for use in the US and developing countries. (conrad.org)
new window DrDonnica.com Description: Discussed contraceptive choices, benefits and risks of birth control pill and possible connections between birth control and breast cancer. (drdonnica.com)
new window Evriwoman - Guide to Contraception and Safe Sex Description: Information about contraception options to prevent unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Includes results of surveys and interviews about the views and experiences of UK university students and other women. (evriwoman.co.uk)
new window Family Health International Description: FHI works to improve reproductive health around the world by increasing the number of safe, effective, acceptable and affordable contraceptive methods to ensure that women and men achieve their desired number and spacing of children. (fhi.org)
new window Family Planning Description: Comprehensive review of contraceptive methods available worldwide and choosing the right method for you. (engenderhealth.org)
new window Feminist Women's Health Center Description: Complete descriptions of every method of birth control available in the USA, birth control comparison chart. How a woman's menstrual cycle works and when she is most likely to get pregnant. (fwhc.org)
new window Georgia Family Planning Program Description: Home page for the Georgia Family Planning Program, part of the Georgia Division of Public Health. This program provides services, support, and information relating to family planning. (ph.dhr.state.ga.us)
new window Guide to Contraception: Parentsplace.com Description: Experts answer questions about general birth control, the pill, and related side effects (parentsplace.com)
new window Healthlink - Update on Contraception: Traditional, Barrier and Surgical Methods Description: Overview of several methods of birth control, including abstinence, withdrawal, fertility awareness, male and female condoms, sponge, cervical cap, diaphragm, and sterilization. (healthlink.mcw.edu)
new window Male Contraception Using Testicular Heating Description: Results from the literature and from self-experimentation on the use of testicular heating as a birth control method. (puzzlepiece.org)
new window Male Contraceptives Description: Information about experimental male contraceptives, particularly non-hormonal methods, and what you can do to encourage more research. (malecontraceptives.org)
new window Ortho Women's Health Description: Pharmaceutical manufacturer provides information for women on birth control and the different contraceptive methods that are available. (orthowomenshealth.com)
new window Quinacrine Sterilization - Non-Surgical Birth Control for Women Description: Quinacrine Sterilization is a non-surgical birth control for women. QS is a new outpatient procedure for female sterilization and birth control. (drwhitney.com)
new window Region VIII Family Planning Training Description: A resource intended for Title X and non-Title X family planning providers in PHS Region VIII. (Denver, CO) (region8familyplanning.org)
new window SavonHealth Description: A comprehensive birth control information site. (savonbirthcontrol.com)
new window Sexuality and Contraception When Approaching Menopause Description: Advice for women in pre-menopause about the continuing need for contraception and special concerns they may have in selecting a method to use, from Women's Health Queensland Wide. (womhealth.org.au)
new window SoYouWanna pick a method of birth control? Description: Review of primary methods of birth control. (soyouwanna.com)
new window The Whole Truth About Contraception: A Guide to Safe and Effective Choices (1997) Description: Book-length report from National Academy Press. (pompeii.nap.edu)
new window Various Methods of Birth Control Description: A personally maintained site that explores virtually all methods of contraception and their pros and cons. Includes reports of personal experiences. (angelfire.com)
new window Virtual Guide to Contraception Description: General information and fact sheets about the full range of family methods available in Ireland. (ifpa.ie)
 




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