Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.
The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.
Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at OPM.gov.
NICHD offers and links to information to help women, partners, and providers better understand contraception and birth control and find needed support.
Find answers to other frequently asked questions on contraception and birth control, such as how to choose the right method for you.
Links to websites of groups that study or provide information about contraception and birth control.
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