Birth Control

Contraceptive Research and Development (CONRAD) Program
Objective is development of new or improved contraceptive methods that are safe, effective, acceptable, and suitable for use in the US and developing countries.
www.conrad.org/

The Today Sponge makes a comeback
Status report on the availability of contraceptive sponges, from "Go Ask Alice!"
www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/

Choosing a Contraceptive
Comprehensive and readable information on birth control methods, by Dr. Robert Hatcher of Emory University.
www.gynob.emory.edu/

Contraceptive Methods
Information on the currently available male and female contraceptive methods, including reference material and training tools, such as presentation graphics with trainer notes.
www.reproline.jhu.edu/

Contraceptive Guide
Methods of birth control currently available, with cost, failure rate, correct usage, advantages and disadvantages of each.
www.mjbovo.com/

Vaginal Contraceptive Film
Emory University fact sheet on this paper-thin sheet that contains a chemical that kills sperm.
www.gynob.emory.edu/

Contraceptive Foam
Foam is a vaginal spermicide which is placed into the woman's vagina using an applicator. Fact sheet describes this birth control method and its advantages and drawbacks. From Emory University School of Medicine.
www.gynob.emory.edu/

Oves Contraceptive Cap
A new method of contraception controlled by women. OVES is a new silicone contraceptive cap, easy to use, it provides security and efficacy.
www.oves.com/

Contraceptive Implants
Fact sheet outlines some characteristics of contraceptive implants, such as Norplant.
www.rho.org/

About Birth Control: What You Need to Know
Article from KidsHealth features basics on birth control.
kidshealth.org/