Birth Control
11 Articles & Excerpts
The Pill: A Prescription for Equality
Make Love, Not War: The Sexual Revolution: An Unfettered History
by David Allyn
In his State of the Union address of January 4, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson cautiously announced his plans to promote the use of birth control abroad. I will seek new ways, he told Congress, to use our knowledge to help deal with the explosion
Birth Control Pill Safety Concerns
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
When the birth control pill was first introduced in 1960, the response of many Americans was like love at first sight. But soon, safety concerns took the blush off the romance, leading to reformulation and the safer lower doses now available.
Health Effects of Condoms
by Health Canada
Increased use of condoms would greatly reduce unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A condom protects by providing a barrier between a man's penis and his partner.
Norplant: Birth Control at Arm's Reach
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A hormone implanted under the skin of a woman's upper arm is the latest family planning option. Though highly effective, its side effects mean that it's not for everyone. Norplant consists of a familiar ingredient in a new package.
What Is The Best Birth Control Solution For You?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
If you and your partner don't want to have a baby at this time, there are many different products that can help prevent pregnancy. The types of birth control that are most reliable for preventing pregnancy are birth control pills, injections, implants
Latex Condoms and Risks of STDs
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
With sexually transmitted diseases, infection is not always apparent. If you're not sure about yourself or your partner, the wisest course is not to have sex. But if you do, be sure to use a latex condom labeled for disease prevention from start to finish
Contraceptives : Intrauterine Devices, Traditional Methods, Surgical Sterilization
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
An IUD is a mechanical device inserted into the uterus by a health-care professional. Two types of IUDs are available in the United States: the Paragard CopperT 380A and the Progestasert Progesterone T. The Paragard IUD can remain in place for 10 years
Condoms: Improper Use Worse Than Worthless
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A male condom, sometimes called a 'rubber' or 'prophylactic,' is a sheath that fits snugly over a man's erect penis, with a closed end to catch the sperm and stop them from entering the woman's vagina. No prescription is needed to buy a condom.
Choosing a Contraceptive : Hormonal Methods
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Typically called 'the pill,' combined oral contraceptives have been on the market for 40 years and are the most popular form of reversible birth control in the United States. This form of birth control suppresses ovulation the monthly release of an egg
Protecting Against Unintended Pregnancy: Choosing a Contraceptive
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Birth control effectiveness and sexually transmitted disease prevention are just two considerations when deciding on a contraceptive. This up-to-date comparison of all available methods will help consumers make informed choices.
Condoms : Handle with Care
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Although condoms are generally expected to break less than 2 percent of the time - with more than half of the breakages occurring before ejaculation - real-life pregnancy rates over a year of condom use may be as high as 15 percent.
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