Articles related to "Contraception"
The Lybrel Birth Control Pill
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
contraception • lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.
contraception • lybrel • continuous birth control • 365 day contraception • combination oral contraception • hormonal regulation
Contraception and Sterilization
Birth control, vasectomy and tubal ligation issues
contraception • childfree • birth control • vasectomy • tubal ligation • sterilization
Birth control, vasectomy and tubal ligation issues
contraception • childfree • birth control • vasectomy • tubal ligation • sterilization
H.R. 77: Abortion, Contraception, Autonomy and the Constitution
Life. Liberty. Autonomy. Responsibility. Each of these concepts is represented in the U.S. Constitution. But what do they really mean, and what role should they play in the lives of Americans who live within the Constitution's bounds? Representative Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri has introduced a bill which is sure to spark debate on these core political questions.
contraception • h.r. 77 • jo ann emerson • representative • house of representatives • congress
Life. Liberty. Autonomy. Responsibility. Each of these concepts is represented in the U.S. Constitution. But what do they really mean, and what role should they play in the lives of Americans who live within the Constitution's bounds? Representative Jo Ann Emerson of Missouri has introduced a bill which is sure to spark debate on these core political questions.
contraception • h.r. 77 • jo ann emerson • representative • house of representatives • congress
Pregnancy and Contraception: A Guide for Women with Epilepsy
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
contraception • birth • control • norplant • brain • injury
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
contraception • birth • control • norplant • brain • injury
The 'Perfect' Contraception
Have you ever thought about what your perfect contraception would be? Now is your chance to explore this and create in your mind your perfect birth control method.
contraception • birth control • contraception • contraceptive • pill • condom
Have you ever thought about what your perfect contraception would be? Now is your chance to explore this and create in your mind your perfect birth control method.
contraception • birth control • contraception • contraceptive • pill • condom
Breastfeeding as Birth Control
Mothers who exclusively breastfeed following certain criteria have a 98% effective form of birth control during the first six months of their baby's life.
contraception • lactational amenorrhea • lactational amenorrhea method • breastfeeding and contraception • breastfeeding and fertility • birth control option
Mothers who exclusively breastfeed following certain criteria have a 98% effective form of birth control during the first six months of their baby's life.
contraception • lactational amenorrhea • lactational amenorrhea method • breastfeeding and contraception • breastfeeding and fertility • birth control option
Choosing a Contraceptive Method
There are many types of contraception - both short-term and long-term. Here's a round-up of what's available for men and women.
contraception • choosing a contraceptive method • different types of contraception • natural family planning • persona • female condom
There are many types of contraception - both short-term and long-term. Here's a round-up of what's available for men and women.
contraception • choosing a contraceptive method • different types of contraception • natural family planning • persona • female condom
Church and Contraceptives
The Roman Catholic Church has long been against the use of contraception methods, but how did it all start?
contraception • contraception • contraceptive • church • roman catholic • encyclical
The Roman Catholic Church has long been against the use of contraception methods, but how did it all start?
contraception • contraception • contraceptive • church • roman catholic • encyclical
Can Exclusive Breastfeeding Help Prevent Pregnancy?
Not sure about what type of family planning option to use postpartum? Learn more about how Lactational Amennorhea Method (LAM) is gaining acceptance as a reliable and inexpensive family planning option for breastfeeding women less than six months postpartum.
contraception • lactational amennorhea method • lam • breastfeeding • lactation • family planning
Not sure about what type of family planning option to use postpartum? Learn more about how Lactational Amennorhea Method (LAM) is gaining acceptance as a reliable and inexpensive family planning option for breastfeeding women less than six months postpartum.
contraception • lactational amennorhea method • lam • breastfeeding • lactation • family planning
Farwell, But Never Goodbye
When it is time to move on, saying good-bye is never easy. A farewell from the contributing editor to this topic and a look forward to other endeavors.
contraception • contraception • birth • control • infertility • education
When it is time to move on, saying good-bye is never easy. A farewell from the contributing editor to this topic and a look forward to other endeavors.
contraception • contraception • birth • control • infertility • education
Feeling Frisky? Herbs for Fertility
Many common plants can be used to influence fertility - positively or negatively. This article discusses the plants and their effects, together with how to prepare them.
contraception • fertility • herbs • herbal • contraception • wild yam
Many common plants can be used to influence fertility - positively or negatively. This article discusses the plants and their effects, together with how to prepare them.
contraception • fertility • herbs • herbal • contraception • wild yam
Have You Told Your Story?
Where have you gone to find information, ask questions, or just share your experiences about your birth control method? Have you ever wondered if your experiences could help someone else? Read this and then tell your story.
contraception • birth control • contraception • message board • forum • support
Where have you gone to find information, ask questions, or just share your experiences about your birth control method? Have you ever wondered if your experiences could help someone else? Read this and then tell your story.
contraception • birth control • contraception • message board • forum • support
Is Natural Family Planning Right for You?
Find out if Natural Family Planning is the best fit for you.
contraception • natural family planning • fertility awareness method • contraception • birth control • reproduction
Find out if Natural Family Planning is the best fit for you.
contraception • natural family planning • fertility awareness method • contraception • birth control • reproduction
Natural Family Planning: What it Is. . . and Isn't
A personal introduction to Natural Family Planning, a working definition, and five myths that have given it a bad reputation.
contraception • natural • family • planning • fertility • contraception
A personal introduction to Natural Family Planning, a working definition, and five myths that have given it a bad reputation.
contraception • natural • family • planning • fertility • contraception
NFP Success Story #1: Conception at Last
The first in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. Here, I share my conception success story.
contraception • natural family planning • conception • contraception • fertility awareness method • rhythm method
The first in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. Here, I share my conception success story.
contraception • natural family planning • conception • contraception • fertility awareness method • rhythm method
Secondary Fertility Signs
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
contraception • natural family planning • contraception • conception • fertility • birth control
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
contraception • natural family planning • contraception • conception • fertility • birth control
Sex Education
We have to care enough about our children to find a better way to help them through the maze of adolescence. If we are going to include sex education in our schools, we have to do a much better job of it.
contraception • sex education • teachers • students • parents • comunity
We have to care enough about our children to find a better way to help them through the maze of adolescence. If we are going to include sex education in our schools, we have to do a much better job of it.
contraception • sex education • teachers • students • parents • comunity
Yasmin, Is It Right For You?
A look at the birth control pill Yasmin, made by <a href="http://www.berlex.com">Berlex Laboratories, Inc.</a>, what makes it different from other birth control pills, it’s side effects, and who should not use it.
contraception • yasmin • berlex • pill • birth control • contraception
A look at the birth control pill Yasmin, made by <a href="http://www.berlex.com">Berlex Laboratories, Inc.</a>, what makes it different from other birth control pills, it’s side effects, and who should not use it.
contraception • yasmin • berlex • pill • birth control • contraception
Postpartum Checkups
After giving birth, your doctor will likely want to see you on a weekly basis for the first six weeks postpartum to assess your recovery and your baby's development.
contraception • postpartum checkup • postpartum depression • postpartum contraception • postpartum ovulation • six weeks postpartum
After giving birth, your doctor will likely want to see you on a weekly basis for the first six weeks postpartum to assess your recovery and your baby's development.
contraception • postpartum checkup • postpartum depression • postpartum contraception • postpartum ovulation • six weeks postpartum
Your Teenage Daughter and the Pill
Many teenage girls become sexually active. This article will help you understand your daughter's decision to take the pill in terms of both its benefits and drawbacks.
contraception • teenage daughter • the pill • best choices • teen sexuality • adolescence
Many teenage girls become sexually active. This article will help you understand your daughter's decision to take the pill in terms of both its benefits and drawbacks.
contraception • teenage daughter • the pill • best choices • teen sexuality • adolescence
"Cut the strings short": IUDs and abortion in South Africa
During the 1960's, South African doctors used black females as guinea pigs in their experiments with intra-uterine devices (IUDs). These played a role not only in the history of birth control, but in the history of eugenics and population control during the apartheid era.
contraception • iud • abortion • contraception • eugenics • population control
During the 1960's, South African doctors used black females as guinea pigs in their experiments with intra-uterine devices (IUDs). These played a role not only in the history of birth control, but in the history of eugenics and population control during the apartheid era.
contraception • iud • abortion • contraception • eugenics • population control
A Ring That Prevents Pregnancy!
A recently approved effective form of birth control you don't have to take daily. Wear this new ring for three weeks and be protected from pregnancy.
contraception • nuvaring • organon inc. • birth control • ring • contraception
A recently approved effective form of birth control you don't have to take daily. Wear this new ring for three weeks and be protected from pregnancy.
contraception • nuvaring • organon inc. • birth control • ring • contraception
Billings Ovulation Method
A summary of the Billings Ovulation Method, its rules for observing and charting cervical mucus, avoiding pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and whether or not this method might be right for you!
contraception • billings ovulation method • billings method • ovulation method • bom • natural family planning
A summary of the Billings Ovulation Method, its rules for observing and charting cervical mucus, avoiding pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and whether or not this method might be right for you!
contraception • billings ovulation method • billings method • ovulation method • bom • natural family planning
Birth Control – Where did you learn the facts?
High School Sex-Ed classes; are they doing the job?
contraception • birth control • contraception • high school • sex • education
High School Sex-Ed classes; are they doing the job?
contraception • birth control • contraception • high school • sex • education
Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
contraception • breastfeeding • lactation • lam • lactational amenorrhea method • natural family planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
contraception • breastfeeding • lactation • lam • lactational amenorrhea method • natural family planning
Charting Your Fertility Signs: Basal Body Temperature
Simple, clear instructions for charting your basal body temperature, the first primary fertility sign. Includes a sample chart, plus links to charts you can download.
contraception • natural family planning • natural birth control • fertility awareness method • basal body temperature • waking temperature
Simple, clear instructions for charting your basal body temperature, the first primary fertility sign. Includes a sample chart, plus links to charts you can download.
contraception • natural family planning • natural birth control • fertility awareness method • basal body temperature • waking temperature
Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Fluid
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical fluid, one of the easiest fertility signs to monitor.
contraception • natural family planning • fertility awareness method • rhythm method • contraception • conception
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical fluid, one of the easiest fertility signs to monitor.
contraception • natural family planning • fertility awareness method • rhythm method • contraception • conception
Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Position
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
contraception • cervix • cervical postion • natural family planning • natural birth control • birth control
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
contraception • cervix • cervical postion • natural family planning • natural birth control • birth control
Condoms Are Condoms, Right?
A look at the variety of condoms available in today's market.
contraception • condoms • rips • rippers • glove • rubbers
A look at the variety of condoms available in today's market.
contraception • condoms • rips • rippers • glove • rubbers
Depo-Provera I: What Are The Risks?
The first of a three part series on the well known birth control Depo-Provera. Here are the basics that you should know before you decide if Depo is right for you.
contraception • depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
The first of a three part series on the well known birth control Depo-Provera. Here are the basics that you should know before you decide if Depo is right for you.
contraception • depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
Depo-Provera II: Some Women Love It
Part two in a series of articles about Depo-Provera. Women that love Depo-Provera, and a look at the good points.
contraception • depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
Part two in a series of articles about Depo-Provera. Women that love Depo-Provera, and a look at the good points.
contraception • depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
Depo-Provera III: Take It Off The Market
The last in a series of articles about the injectable birth control, Depo-Provera, and the serious side effects that have been experienced.
contraception • depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
The last in a series of articles about the injectable birth control, Depo-Provera, and the serious side effects that have been experienced.
contraception • depo • depo provera • provera • shot • injection
Emergency Birth Control
General information on what emergency birth control is and is not.
contraception • emergency birth control • birth control • preventing pregnancy • iud • birth control methods
General information on what emergency birth control is and is not.
contraception • emergency birth control • birth control • preventing pregnancy • iud • birth control methods
Endometriosis and the Pill
Although best known as a birth control method, the pill is also used to help control reproductive conditions and diseases. Here is a look as just one disease, and how the pill can help.
contraception • endo • endometriosis • endometrium • growth • control
Although best known as a birth control method, the pill is also used to help control reproductive conditions and diseases. Here is a look as just one disease, and how the pill can help.
contraception • endo • endometriosis • endometrium • growth • control
Feminism and Natural Family Planning
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
contraception • natural family planning • nfp • feminism and natural family planning • feminism • ecofeminism
Is it possible to be a feminist and practice NFP? What's the connection?
contraception • natural family planning • nfp • feminism and natural family planning • feminism • ecofeminism
Getting the Men Involved
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
contraception • natural family planning • family planning • fertility awareness method • fam • fertility
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
contraception • natural family planning • family planning • fertility awareness method • fam • fertility
How To Rip N Roll
A humorous look at the proper way to apply and use condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
contraception • condom • condoms • contraception • latex • sexually transmitted diseases
A humorous look at the proper way to apply and use condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
contraception • condom • condoms • contraception • latex • sexually transmitted diseases
Lunaception, Part 2
Part 2 will teach you how to use the light-dark method to trigger ovulation and assist or avoid conception!
contraception • lunaception • natural family planning • nfp • fertility awareness method • ovulation
Part 2 will teach you how to use the light-dark method to trigger ovulation and assist or avoid conception!
contraception • lunaception • natural family planning • nfp • fertility awareness method • ovulation
NFP & FAM – Are They REAL Methods Part I
Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
contraception • birth • control • contraception • natural • family
Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
contraception • birth • control • contraception • natural • family
NFP & FAM – Are They REAL Methods Part II
Part Two - Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
contraception • birth • control • contraception • natural • family
Part Two - Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
contraception • birth • control • contraception • natural • family
NFP Success Story #2: Living with PCOS
The second in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. This month, Laurie shares how nfp techniques, along with medical intervention, help her live with the challenges of PCOS.
contraception • pcos • pcod • polycystic ovarian syndrome • polycystic ovarian disease • polycystic ovaries
The second in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. This month, Laurie shares how nfp techniques, along with medical intervention, help her live with the challenges of PCOS.
contraception • pcos • pcod • polycystic ovarian syndrome • polycystic ovarian disease • polycystic ovaries
NFP Success Story #4: Catholic Commitment
The story of one Catholic couple's commitment to NFP and the spiritual, physical, and marital benefits they've experienced in their practice. The fourth in our series of success stories.
contraception • natural family planning • nfp • fam • fertility awareness method • humanae vitae
The story of one Catholic couple's commitment to NFP and the spiritual, physical, and marital benefits they've experienced in their practice. The fourth in our series of success stories.
contraception • natural family planning • nfp • fam • fertility awareness method • humanae vitae
Nutrition and Your Fertility
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
contraception • natural family planning • natural family planning and nutrition • nfp • natural birth control • fertility awareness method
Nutritional solutions to problems with cycles, fertility, and the practice of natural family planning.
contraception • natural family planning • natural family planning and nutrition • nfp • natural birth control • fertility awareness method
Once Upon A Time, Or How To Change A Life
Once Upon A Time is not a bedtime story, but reading it could change a life, maybe even yours.
contraception • clinic • birth control • pregnancy • teen pregnancy • teen pregnant
Once Upon A Time is not a bedtime story, but reading it could change a life, maybe even yours.
contraception • clinic • birth control • pregnancy • teen pregnancy • teen pregnant
Ortho Evra; The Birth Control Patch
A quick look at the recently approved birth control patch, Ortho Evra.
contraception • ortho mcneil • ortho evra • contraceptive patch • birth control patch • new
A quick look at the recently approved birth control patch, Ortho Evra.
contraception • ortho mcneil • ortho evra • contraceptive patch • birth control patch • new
Say Good-Bye to Norplant, and Hello to...
The manufacturers of Norplant have decided to remove it from the US market, but will it be replaced?
contraception • norplant • wyeth • jadelle • essure • norplant ii
The manufacturers of Norplant have decided to remove it from the US market, but will it be replaced?
contraception • norplant • wyeth • jadelle • essure • norplant ii
What Happens To My Birth Control When I Take...
What will cause your hormonal birth control to be less effective? Don't be surprised later, find out now.
contraception • effectiveness • ineffective • hormonal • birth control • contraception
What will cause your hormonal birth control to be less effective? Don't be surprised later, find out now.
contraception • effectiveness • ineffective • hormonal • birth control • contraception
Margaret Sanger
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
contraception • margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
contraception • margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
A Look Back, A Glance Forward
A review of the past twenty-two articles written over the last year and a half.
contraception • contraception • myths • wives tales • patch • ortho evra
A review of the past twenty-two articles written over the last year and a half.
contraception • contraception • myths • wives tales • patch • ortho evra
NFP Success Story #3: Natural Child Spacing
How Sheila Kippley used natural means to space her children and ended up launching an "ecological mothering" movement. The third in our series of success stories.
contraception • natural family planning • lactation amenorrhea • lactational amenorrhea method • lam • ecological mothering
How Sheila Kippley used natural means to space her children and ended up launching an "ecological mothering" movement. The third in our series of success stories.
contraception • natural family planning • lactation amenorrhea • lactational amenorrhea method • lam • ecological mothering