Reproductive Health Topic: Contraception

Technological advances bring new forms of contraception to market every year, resulting in unprecedented choices in contraceptive methods. Access this rich array of resources to learn the latest about contraception and make informed choices about the best methods for you or your patients.

To read ARHP's position statement on Contraceptive Access, click here.

News

November 16, 2008 Obama seen likely to renew funds for birth control clinics from AFP
November 13, 2008 Doctor Should Help Choose Right Birth Control, from WDSU-TV, LA
November 11, 2008 Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms from Washington Post
November 11, 2008 Woman's pay-out over contraception from The Press Association

Featured Research

Ramchandran D, Salem RM. New Findings on Contraceptives. Population Reports. Series M, No. 20. Baltimore, INFO Project, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, June 2008.
Garcia M and Fisher WA. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residents' Self-Rated Knowledge, Motivation, Skill, and Practice Patterns in Counselling for Contraception, STI Prevention, Sexual Dysfunction, and Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Coercion. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2008 Jan;30(1):59-66.

Patient Resources

Choosing A Birth Control Method an interactive tool
Birth Control: Choosing a Method That's Right for You from familydoctor.org
Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices from MayoClinic.com
A Woman’s Guide to Understanding Today’s Birth Control Choices

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