Birth Control / Family Planning
The Health Connection, Calgary Regional Health Authority. Birth control information, condoms and diaphragms, I.U.D, tubal ligation, vasectomy.
http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/topics/birthcon.htm |
Contraception
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.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/healthnet/contra/info.html |
AnnRose's Ultimate Birth Control Links
Links to family planning choices including abstinence, condoms, diaphragm, hormonal implants, injections, IUD, tubal sterilization, the Pill, emergency contraception, vasectomy and how to choose.
http://www.ultimatebirthcontrol.com |
Family Health International
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.
http://www.fhi.org |
Family Planning
Comprehensive review of contraceptive methods available worldwide and choosing the right method for you.
http://www.engenderhealth.org/wh/fp/index.html |
Virtual Guide to Contraception
General information and fact sheets about the full range of family methods available in Ireland.
http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/ |
Contraceptive Research and Development (CONRAD) Program
Objective is development of new or improved contraceptive methods that are safe, effective, acceptable, and suitable for use in the US and developing countries.
http://www.conrad.org/ |
Birth Control Survey Results
Results of an international survey of preferred birth control methods conducted by Roper Starch Worldwide.
http://www.birthcontrolresources.com/ |
Birth Control Methods
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.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/famplan/birthcontrol/ |
Male Contraceptives
Information about experimental male contraceptives, particularly non-hormonal methods, and what you can do to encourage more research.
http://www.malecontraceptives.org |
SavonHealth
A comprehensive birth control information site.
http://www.savonbirthcontrol.com |
Contraceptive Methods
Information on the currently available male and female contraceptive methods, including reference material and training tools, such as presentation graphics with trainer notes.
http://www.reproline.jhu.edu/english/1fp/1methods/1methods.htm |
Contraception factsheet from BUPA
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.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/contraception.html |
Contraception.net
Organon International, manufacturer of oral contraceptives, hormonal implants, and vaginal rings, provides information about these and other methods of contraception.
http://www.contraception.net/ |
Region VIII Family Planning Training
A resource intended for Title X and non-Title X family planning providers in PHS Region VIII. (Denver, CO)
http://www.region8familyplanning.org |
SoYouWanna pick a method of birth control?
Review of primary methods of birth control.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/bcontrol/bcontrol.html |
Various Methods of Birth Control
A personally maintained site that explores virtually all methods of contraception and their pros and cons. Includes reports of personal experiences.
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/talbot/birthcontrol.html |
Birth Control at Suite101
Informative articles concerning the history, present, and future of birth control. Access to discussions and links to related sites available.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/birth_control |
DrDonnica.com
Discussed contraceptive choices, benefits and risks of birth control pill and possible connections between birth control and breast cancer.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=501 |
Choosing a Birth Control Method
Interactive online questionnaire, supported by extensive information about contraceptive methods, guides women or men through the decision process. From Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
http://www.arhp.org/patienteducation/index.cfm?ID=275 |
Contraception
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.
http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/onlinepublications/arhpjournal/journal.cfm?ID=300 |
Healthlink - Update on Contraception: Traditional, Barrier and Surgical Methods
Overview of several methods of birth control, including abstinence, withdrawal, fertility awareness, male and female condoms, sponge, cervical cap, diaphragm, and sterilization.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1022855064.html |
Male Contraception Using Testicular Heating
Results from the literature and from self-experimentation on the use of testicular heating as a birth control method.
http://www.puzzlepiece.org/bcontrol/malebc.html |
Contraceptive Guide
By Mary Jane Bovo, MD. Overview of methods of birth control currently available, with cost, failure rate, correct usage, advantages and disadvantages of each.
http://www.mjbovo.com/Contracept/index.htm |
Sexuality and Contraception When Approaching Menopause
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.
http://www.womhealth.org.au/factsheets/sexandcontraception.htm |
CBCA: Birth Control
A guide to contraceptive methods available in Canada.
http://www.cbca.ab.ca/Birth%20Control.htm |
Feminist Women's Health Center
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.
http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/index.htm |
Birth Control Contraceptives Choices
Annotated collection of links to sites about contraception in general and specific contraceptive methods. From About.com.
http://womenshealth.about.com/od/birthcontrol/ |
Contraception Online
Professional articles, patient education materials, and continuing medical education courses covering birth control methods, recommendations and contraindications, and recent developments in the field.
http://www.contraceptiononline.org/ |
Birth Control Guide
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.
http://www.contracept.info/ |
