Publications & Resources

(Updated July 2008) Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), also known as dysfunctional uterine bleeding, is a common problem for menstruating women, particularly those at the beginning … Read more

(Published June 2006) Understanding Risk: Relative Effectiveness of Hormonal Contraceptives Risk calculations are commonly used in reproductive health to present information on the relative effectiveness … Read more

What is the Copper T IUD? The Copper T IUD is one of two types of intrauterine devices available in the United States. The Copper … Read more

(Updated June 2014) Description The vaginal ring (NuvaRing®) is a flexible, transparent ring placed in the vagina. When inserted, the ring delivers 120 mcg of … Read more

This page is available in Spanish Contraception Abstinence and Outercourse (also available in Spanish) Birth Control Pills Birth Control Pills (also available in Spanish) Using Birth Control Pills Regularly for … Read more

(Published June 2008) Use of MVA in Early Pregnancy Loss Early pregnancy loss is a common experience for women. Approximately one in four women will … Read more

(Updated June 2014) Description A variety of contraceptive methods known variously as fertility awareness, natural family planning, rhythm, and other names may be suitable choices … Read more

Background The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (NC), founded in 1996 to work on teen pregnancy prevention in the United States, has … Read more

(Published June 2009) External genital warts (EGW), also called condyloma acuminata, are fleshy lesions located in the genital area that are caused by HPV. EGW … Read more

Cervical Cancer What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, which is the lower part of your uterus (womb).  The … Read more