Publications & Resources

(Updated December 2009, also available in Spanish) What is a vasectomy? Vasectomy is a safe and effective permanent birth control method for men. Vasectomy is a … Read more

Human Cloning and Genetic Modification The Basic Science You Need to Know I. GENES Genes are strings of chemicals that help create the proteins that … Read more

(Updated June 2014) Description Intrauterine contraception (IUC), also referred to as an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS), is a long-acting reversible contraceptive method … Read more

(Published September 2009) Description. OrthoEvra is a beige-colored, transdermal patch applied once a week to the abdomen, buttock, upper outer arm, or upper torso (excluding … Read more

What are abstinence and outercourse? Abstinence generally means not having vaginal sex. Some people who practice abstinence also avoid other types of sexual intimacy. Outercourse … Read more

(Updated November 2008) Perimenopause is the period of time before menopause when a woman’s body changes. Perimenopause is a normal transition in a woman’s life. … Read more

(Updated June 2014) Description Depo-Provera® (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA) is a progestin-only method. It is a 3-month injectable that delivers either 104 mg (in the … Read more

(Updated December 2009; also available in Spanish) What is the Copper T IUD? The Copper T IUD is one of two types of intrauterine devices … Read more

(Updated December 2009; also available in Spanish) What is the cervical cap? The cervical cap is a small, bowl-shaped, silicone cup. It is inserted into … Read more

(Updated April 2008 ) The adjustment of the menstrual cycle, or menstrual suppression, via hormonal contraception allows women to have less frequent periods and avoid … Read more