• Birth Control - General
• Abortion
• Abstinence
• Birth Control Pills
• Cervical Cap
• Condoms
• Contraceptive Sponge
• Diaphragm
• Emergency Contraception
• Implantable Synthetic Hormones
• Injectable Synthetic Hormones

• Intra-Uterine Device  IUD
• Natural Family Planning
• Rhythm Method
• Spermacide
• Surgical Sterilization
• Tubal Ligation
• Vasectomy
• Vasectomy Reversal
• Women's Reproductive Health*

• Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP) Membership association whose mission is to educate health care professionals, public policy makers, and the public.
• Family Health International (FHI) Provides the highest quality research, education and services in family planning, STDs/HIV and family health to improve the health and well-being of populations worldwide.
• Healthopedia.com - Birth Control  Factors to consider when choosing birth control, and a list of methods with detailed information on each.
• International Centre for Reproductive Health Improve the acceptability, accessibility and quality of health services, with the emphasis on reproductive health.
• Reproductive Health Gateway A search engine on reproductive health topics, intended for reproductive health professionals. Searches about 30 selected websites. Managed by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs.
• Reproductive Health Outlook Summaries and links on topics including family planning, AIDS, reproductive tract infections, infertility, harmful traditional practices, safe motherhood, cervical cancer, and refugee reproductive health.
• ReproLine (Reproductive Health Online) Provides up-to-date reproductive health information. Full-text reference manuals and articles. [English, Français, Español, Português, Russian]

• Healthopedia.com - Abortion Discusses the emotional aspects of abortion.

• Abstinence Discussion of the advantages and possibly drawbacks of relying on sexual abstinence as a means of preventing pregnancy. By Dr. Hatcher of Emory University.
• Abstinence Education - The SHARE Program The SHARE Program ( sexuality, health, and relationship education ) abstinence education - helping teens make healthy choices in their relationships
• AbstinenceOnly.com A CD-ROM that helps teenage students and young adults understand why and how a sexual abstinence lifestyle until marriage is the best choice.
• Aim for Success A non-profit, educational organization that promotes abstinence until marriage. Helpful information on non-sexual date ideas, tips for parents on encouraging abstinence, press articles and resource materials.
• Chastity and Dating The purpose of this website is to teach chastity from the real life examples of young men and women who have chosen chastity over abstinence.
• Choosing the Best Abstinence based sex education program.
• Free Teens A reality-based, abstinence-centered pregnancy prevention program used around the world.
• Friends First ! Promotes sexual abstinence until marriage. Site is full of resources on teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, illegitimacy, benefits of marriage, character education and more.
• Just Friends Just Friends is a safe place for youths to learn how to deal with peer pressure, abstinence and other issues facing youth today.
• National Abstinence Clearinghouse Promotes the appreciation for and practice of sexual abstinence until marriage. Research articles and age appropriate materials on abstinence available.
• Not Me Not Now Increases awareness of the consequences of teenage pregnancy, introduces and promotes the concept of abstinence as the best solution to the problem of teenage pregnancy, and promotes improved parent-child communications about personal issues.
• Project Reality Web abstinence based education site. An assortment of articles, editorials, programs, products, & freebies designed to promote the healthiest lifestyle through abstinence and character education. Also shop for books, videos, and pamphlets.
• Pure Love Alliance Abstinence based education programs, rallies and marches, and other support for teens.
• Sexual Abstinence as Viewed by Students Students share their views on sexual abstinence. Poems, cartoons, and essays written by teens promoting sexual purity.
• Teen Talk: Sex From the Dept. of Health, a page about choosing abstinence.
• Teen-Aid Promoting premarital abstinence and character in schools, through parent teen communication, and now on the Internet! Effective abstinence education to reinforce character and family values. Goal setting, creative dating ideas.
• United Students for Abstinence Provides information about and promotion of abstinence only education for teens. Partially funded by a grant from the state of Florida, Department of Health.

• Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding and Birth Control Pills Answers by an experienced gynecologist to frequently asked questions about prolonged bleeding, breakthrough spotting and delayed menses associated with taking birth control pills.
• Birth Control Pill Information from Planned Parenthood.
• Go Ask Alice Information on how birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy. Written in a Q&A format.
• Oral Contraceptives Online Information about modern oral contraceptives. Online store shipping world-wide. Non-profit Christians for Negative Population Growth.
• You and the Pill Planned Parenthood Federation birth control effectiveness chart

• eGroups: Diaphragm & Cervical Caps Email group for discussions about Diaphragms and Cervical Caps

• About the Sheath File... Uncommon synonyms for the word condom.
• The Condom Planned Parenthood guide to condoms: their advantages and disadvantages, how to use them, and other topics.
• Female Health Company Manufacturer of the Female Condom, a woman-controlled contraceptive barrier that protects against STD/Pregnancy and does not interfere with pleasure.
• Instructions for Proper Condom Use Step-by-step instructions about how to use a condom, with illustrations. Includes information about safe vs. unsafe lubricants, links to on-line condom vendors.
• Latex allergy and condoms Use of, or contact with, latex condoms -- as well as cervical caps and diaphragms -- is contraindicated for men and women with latex allergy. This web page discusses safe alternatives.
• Prevention Plus Latest news and headlines about contraceptive films, condoms, and other birth control devices.
• Vaginal Creams Can Cause Condom Failure Article about how using vaginal products containing mineral oil or vegetable oil may be associated with decreased condom integrity.
• Why Condoms? Useful articles about the reason for using condoms.

• Protectaid® contraceptive sponge About a unique barrier contraceptive device made of polyurethane foam impregnated with F-5 Gel®. Produced in Canada.
• The Today Sponge makes a comeback Status report on the availability of contraceptive sponges, from "Go Ask Alice!"

• Diaphragm Short illustrated fact sheet, by Dr. Hatcher at Emory University.
• Diaphragms and Cervical Caps Planned Parenthood fact sheet.

• Emergency Contraception Information about emergency contraception derived from the medical literature and a directory of clinicians willing to provide emergency contraceptives in your area. Maintained by Office of Population Research at Princeton University.
• Emergency Contraceptive Insertion of the Copper T IUD Fact sheet.
• Emergency Contraception The morning-after pill. Planned Parenthood Federation fact sheet includes information for prospective patients, as well as about issues related to EC.
• Healthopedia.com - Emergency Contraception Detailed information about "The Morning After Pill" and other forms of emergency contraception.
• Plan B A progestin-only emergency contraceptive available in the U.S. ("If Plan A fails, go to Plan B...")

• Norplant Implants fact sheet
• Reproductive Health/Birth Control Implantable Synthetic Hormone, Internet links to sites on safe sex, condoms,
  birth control pills, and other contraceptives.

• Birthcontrol Drug Information RxList - Depo-Provera Medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera® Contraceptive) acts as a contraceptive or method of birth-control (to prevent an unwanted pregnancy).
• In Clinical Trial, Women Using Once-a-Month Injectable Contraceptive Avoid Pregnancy and Approve of Method Summary of study of the efficacy and safety of the Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive Injection.
• Our Stories of Depo Provera Stories about the side effects of Depo Provera.

• Endometrial cancer in relation to intra-uterine device use. Hill DA, Weiss NS, Voigt LF, Beresford SA. Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington
• Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs)
  An intra-uterine device is a special device that fits inside of the uterus. There is more than one type of IUD.
• IUD - a patient's guide
  Dr Susan Zussman - Family Doctor. From Medic8® Family Health Guide
• Women's Health Information: Contraception - Intra Uterine Device (IUD) Fact sheet available in several languages.

• Charting your Fertility Patterns Explains how to chart basal body temperature for birth control or achieving a pregnancy. Includes sample charts in various formats for home use.
• Fertility Awareness Planned Parenthood fact sheet on natural family planning, including methods relying on the calendar, body temperature, and cervical mucus.
• Fertility Awareness Method Article provides women with information on how to tune in to the natural cycles of the body in order to conceive or avoid conception.
• Hormonal Forecaster Easily chart your fertility to avoid or achieve pregnancy. Also generate personal statistics, forecast future moods and behaviors, and more.
• Lady Q, Fertility Indicator Saliva Hormone Indicator. Natural alternative for family planning, without side effects. Hand held mini microscope
• Billings Ovulation Method Natural Family Planning Ireland N.A.O.M.I. assists women to appreciate their fertility throughout their reproductive life.
• Reliable Natural Birth Control A natural method with no charting or program to learn.
• Twin Cities Natural Family Planning Center Information on Ovulation Method, human fertility cycles, and other non-chemical approaches to family planning.
• Valley Electronics Ovulation computers designed to help those trying to become pregnant, or not to become pregnant, predict fertile days.
• World Organisation Ovulation Method Billings Authentic information on the Billings Ovulation Method of natural family planning, research papers and teaching material. Established teaching locations in over 100 countries.

• Birth Control - Rhythm Method The effectiveness of the rhythm method depends on how meticulously it is practiced and is by no means a flawless method of birth control.
• Birth Control - Rhythm Method Womens Health and Medical Information on Calendar Rhythm Method · Basal Body Temperature Method
• Web Womb Information on charting fertility signs including basal body temperature to achieve pregnancy. Downloadable Excel-format BBT chart.

• About Spermicides An overview about spermicides for contraceptive use, including foam, gel, creams and foams. Health information and links.
• Contraceptive Foam Foam is a vaginal spermicide which is placed into the woman's vagina using an applicator. Fact sheet describes this birth control method and its advantages and drawbacks.
• Vaginal Contraceptive Film Fact sheet on this paper-thin sheet that contains a chemical that kills sperm.

• About.com: Sterilization Details about permanent sterilization through tubal ligation or vasectomy.
• Sterilization A discussion of female sterilization, vasectomy, reversal, and related links.

• Coalition for Post Tubal Women Information and support for women who have had a tubal ligation.
• Eve's Tubal Ring A contraceptive device, used in laparoscopic sterilization of ladies, as a way to achieve permanent birth control.
• 101 Reasons Not to Get Your Tubes Tied Here you will find reasons not to get your tubes tied (tubal ligation)if you, a partner, or friend are considering this method of birth control. Take the time to read and see if you can deal with the emotional and physical side effects that you may experience.
• Tubal Ligation Information page by Dr. Hatcher of Emory University.
• Women Who Are Sterilized At Age 30 or Younger Have Increased Odds of Regret Study concludes that "a surprisingly high percentage of women sterilized at a young age in the United States will regret their decision at some point." From Family Planning Perspectives.

• All About Vasectomy Information about vasectomy: Reasons for choosing, other options and questions and answers.
• Ann Rose's Ultimate Birth Control Links: Vasectomy Permanent sterilization for real men. Links to information sites.
• No Scalpel Vasectomy Described in full detail with slides, personal experiences, and procedure instructions.
• Oak Brook Urology No scalpel vasectomy and vasectomy reversal center located in Chicago suburbs.
• Pollock Clinics Online Clinic located in Vancouver, Canada offering no-scalpel vasectomy procedures and information.
• Vasectomy Fact sheet by Dr. Hatcher of Emory University.
• Vasectomy fact sheet from BUPA Concise factsheet on a vasectomy, this factsheet can also be downloaded in Acrobat format
• Vasectomy vs. Tubal Ligation Essays favoring vasectomy for permanent birth control, with info on risks, reversal, and other factors. From Women.com.
• Vasectomy.Com - The Source for Vasectomy Information A clear description of vasectomies, reversals and the doctors who perform them.

• Patient's Guide to Vasectomy Reversal Questions and answers that address particular concerns and issues before proceeding with a vasectomy reversal.
• Vasectomy Reversal Services of Houston Set charge for microsurgical reversals.
• Vasectomy Reversals Treatment A guide to the performance of vasectomy reversal from the Texas Medical Center.

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