Contraception and Birth Control: For Patients and Consumers

General Information

• American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  An association of obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) and other health professionals who provide health care to women. The organization provides education and resources for health care providers and patients.

• Sterilization for Women and Men (PDF - 2.46 MB)
• Intrauterine Device (PDF - 234 KB)
• Birth Control Pills (PDF - 302 KB)
• Barrier Methods of Contraception (PDF - 294 KB)
• Natural Family Planning (PDF - 252 KB)
• Sterilization by Laparoscopy (PDF - 308 KB)
• Postpartum Sterilization (PDF - 248 KB)
• Emergency Contraception (PDF - 361 KB)
• Implants, Injections, Rings, and Patches (PDF - 299 KB)

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
  Devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology.

• Fact Sheet: Noncontraceptive Benefits of Birth Control Pills (en español) (PDF - 252 KB)
• Fact Sheet: Nonhormonal Contraception (PDF - 91 KB)
• Fact Sheet: Hormonal Contraception (en español) (PDF 258 KB)

• National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus
  Produced by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus provides information from the National Institutes of Health about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues. Read about Contraceptives/Birth Control.

• Mayo Clinic Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  The fundraising arm of the Mayo Clinic, the Foundation website provides health and research information for patients. 

• Birth Control Pill FAQ: Benefits, Risks, and Choices
• Birth Control Options: Things to Consider
• Teens and Sex: Protecting Your Teen’s Sexual Health

• National Cancer Institute
  Part of NIH, the National Cancer Institute is the principal agency for cancer research and training. Its website includes information on research, clinical trials, statistics, and more. Read Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk.

• Planned Parenthood
  Planned Parenthood is a nationwide community health resource that provides health care, education, and information to men and women.

• Birth Control Overview
• Information for Teens
• Tools for Parents
• Tools for Educators

• HHS, Office on Women’s Health
  The Office on Women’s Health provides resources, health information, and education for women. Read Fact Sheet: Birth Control Methods.

Services, Resources, and Support

• The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
  The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy provides outreach to support responsible behaviors and policies in the private and public sectors.

• Contraception Resources
• 10 Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy

• American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  ACOG is an association of obstetricians, gynecologists, and other health professionals who provide health care to women. Search the association’s physician directory to find a specialist.

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
  ASRM offers a tool to find a health professional by area of specialization or near to where you live.

Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from the NICHD, NIH, or HHS.