Publications & Resources

(Published March 2022) The published literature on progestin-only emergency contraception pills (ECPs) (Next Choice® and Plan B One-Step®) estimates a range of effectiveness between 52% … Read more

(Published September 2022) Method column (1) % of women experiencing an unintended pregnancy within the first year of use % of women continuing use at … 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

Goal: Based on evaluation data, student and faculty feedback, and your school’s reaction to student-led curriculum change, identify a realistic goal for curriculum reform. Action: … Read more

(Updated April 2022; also available in Spanish) What are hormonal IUDs? Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a type of intrauterine contraception. With this form of … Read more

Related Links: Managing HPV: A New Era in Patient Care visiting faculty program Understanding the HPV Vaccine patient brochure A Woman’s Guide to Understanding HPV and Cervical … Read more

(Published March 2011) Pharmacologic treatment can be combined with non-pharmacologic therapy. Combined treatment with behavior modification and antimuscarinics has been shown to be more efficacious … Read more

(Updated March 2008) There are many barriers to abortion provision with respect to both obtaining abortion care and providing abortion services. Health care providers should … Read more

(Updated June 2014) Description The vaginal sponge is a small, circular, polyurethane sponge that contains 1 gram of nonoxynol-9 spermicide. The sponge has a dimple … Read more

(Updated July 2013) Contraceptive Options for US Women in the Postpartum Period Table Contraceptive Options for US Women in the Postpartum Period Method Advantages Consider … Read more