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Websites
The Health Connection, Calgary Regional Health Authority. Birth control information, condoms and diaphragms, I.U.D, tubal ligation, vasectomy.
http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/topics/birthcon.htm

The Global Reproductive Health Forum @ Harvard (GRHF). Harvard School of Public Health. Resource links to frequently asked questions, comprehensive contraception information including new methods, and research.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Orga...tions/healthnet/contra/info.html

Links to family planning choices including abstinence, condoms, diaphragm, hormonal implants, injections, IUD, tubal sterilization, the Pill, emergency contraception, vasectomy and how to choose.
http://www.ultimatebirthcontrol.com

FHI works to improve reproductive health around the world by increasing the number of safe, effective, acceptable and affordable contraceptive methods to ensure that women and men achieve their desired number and spacing of children.
http://www.fhi.org

Sympathetic volunteers answer your detailed one-on-one questions about birth control for free. Answers confidential.
http://www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=1445

Comprehensive review of contraceptive methods available worldwide and choosing the right method for you.
http://www.engenderhealth.org/wh/fp/index.html

General information and fact sheets about the full range of family methods available in Ireland.
http://www.ifpa.ie/contraception/

Objective is development of new or improved contraceptive methods that are safe, effective, acceptable, and suitable for use in the US and developing countries.
http://www.conrad.org/

Results of an international survey of preferred birth control methods conducted by Roper Starch Worldwide.
http://www.birthcontrolresources.com/

Information to help decide which type of contraception is best for you and your partner. Includes descriptions of different methods and personal anecdotes. From King County, Washington, Health Department.
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/famplan/birthcontrol/

Information about experimental male contraceptives, particularly non-hormonal methods, and what you can do to encourage more research.
http://www.malecontraceptives.org

A comprehensive birth control information site.
http://www.savonbirthcontrol.com

Information on the currently available male and female contraceptive methods, including reference material and training tools, such as presentation graphics with trainer notes.
http://www.reproline.jhu.edu/english/1fp/1methods/1methods.htm

Concise factsheet explaining effective methods of contraception, from the UK health insurance firm. Covers pills, male and female condoms, injectables, implants, diaphragms and caps, IUDs and intrauterine systems, sterilization, natural methods, and emergency contraception.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_shee...by_factsheets/contraception.html

Information on birth control and other methods of contraception.
http://www.contraception.net/

A resource intended for Title X and non-Title X family planning providers in PHS Region VIII. (Denver, CO)
http://www.region8familyplanning.org

Review of primary methods of birth control.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/bcontrol/bcontrol.html

A personally maintained site that explores virtually all methods of contraception and their pros and cons. Includes reports of personal experiences.
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/talbot/birthcontrol.html

Informative articles concerning the history, present, and future of birth control. Access to discussions and links to related sites available.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/birth_control

Discussed contraceptive choices, benefits and risks of birth control pill and possible connections between birth control and breast cancer.
http://www.drdonnica.com/display.asp?article=501

Interactive online questionnaire, supported by extensive information about contraceptive methods, guides women or men through the decision process. From Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
http://www.arhp.org/patienteducation/index.cfm?ID=275

Peer-reviewed journal publishing papers on contraceptive advances and research in chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, endocrinology, biology, the medical sciences, and demography. Includes a sample issue.
http://www.arhp.org/healthcarepr...s/arhpjournal/journal.cfm?ID=300

Pharmaceutical manufacturer provides information for women on birth control and the different contraceptive methods that are available.
http://www.orthowomenshealth.com

Overview of several methods of birth control, including abstinence, withdrawal, fertility awareness, male and female condoms, sponge, cervical cap, diaphragm, and sterilization.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1022855064.html

Results from the literature and from self-experimentation on the use of testicular heating as a birth control method.
http://www.puzzlepiece.org/bcontrol/malebc.html

Advice for women in pre-menopause about the continuing need for contraception and special concerns they may have in selecting a method to use, from Women's Health Queensland Wide.
http://www.womhealth.org.au/factsheets/sexandcontraception.htm

A guide to contraceptive methods available in Canada.
http://www.cbca.ab.ca/Birth%20Control.htm

Complete descriptions of every method of birth control available in the USA, birth control comparison chart. How a woman's menstrual cycle works and when she is most likely to get pregnant.
http://www.fwhc.org/birth-control/index.htm

Annotated collection of links to sites about contraception in general and specific contraceptive methods. From About.com.
http://womenshealth.about.com/od/birthcontrol/

The Planned Parenthood Federation of America presents a review of the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages and costs of reversible and permanent methods.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/bc/

Comprehensive and readable information on birth control methods, by Dr. Robert Hatcher of Emory University.
http://www.gynob.emory.edu/familyplanning/contraception.cfm

Professional articles, patient education materials, and continuing medical education courses covering birth control methods, recommendations and contraindications, and recent developments in the field.
http://www.contraceptiononline.org/

News, overviews, conditions, issues, research, and statistics.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/birthcontrol.html

Section includes plenty of information on the strengths and limitations of the major forms of birth control.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/collections/CO1602.asp