Publications & Resources

(Published March 2011) Emergency contraception pills (ECPs) may theoretically prevent pregnancy through several mechanisms. The most likely mechanism of action is the inhibition or delay … Read more

(Updated July 2008) You have spent nine months preparing for your baby’s birth. You’ve probably read every book, article, and Web site to make sure … Read more

(Updated April 2008) Use of mifepristone (Mifeprex®) has been associated with fewer deaths than Tylenol or Viagra, and is safer than full term pregnancy. For … Read more

(Published July 2013) Description Intrauterine devices (IUDs), also referred to as intrauterine contraception (IUC) or the intrauterine system (IUS), are long-acting reversible contraceptive method that involves … Read more

(Created March 2010) Female sexual health complaints range from lack of desire for sexual activity to an inability to orgasm, pain during sexual intercourse, not … Read more

(Published January 2010) The Links Between Environmental Exposures and Reproductive Health This chapter explains how exposures to certain toxicants might result in adverse effects on … Read more

The Facts About Intrauterine Contraception Intrauterine contraception (IUC), also referred to as an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS), is a long-acting, reversible contraceptive … Read more

It seems intuitive that women would be attached to their monthly menstrual cycle. They are taught from their early days in sex education that menstruation … Read more

(Published September 2011) Operative Sterilization Description Female surgical sterilization via tubal occlusion has been used for many years, is highly successful and safe, and has … Read more

(Updated June 2014) Description Extended hormonal contraception delays menstruation; continuous use eliminates menstruation. When COCs were first introduced in the 1960s, social, cultural, and religious … Read more