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    10 Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy has reviewed recent research about parental influences on children's sexual behavior and talked to many experts in the field, as well as to teens and pa... Details >
    National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
    Are Female Condoms the Right Method for Me?  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    There are a number of factors you should consider before deciding whether female condoms are the right contraceptive method for you. As with any method of contraception, you may first want to talk to ... Details >
    EngenderHealth
    Birth Control Guide
    The Food and Drug Administration has approved a number of birth control methods. The choice of birth control depends on factors such as a person's health, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexua... Details >
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Cervical Cap: Questions and Answers  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This document presents questions about cervical cap, a soft, deep rubber cup (like a thimble) with a firm, round rim that fits snugly over the cervix. The document includes answers on how to use a cer... Details >
    EngenderHealth
    Choosing a Birth Control Method  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This interactive online questionnaire can help you decide on a contraceptive method that's right for you. The questionnaire is limited to the most popular types of contraceptives.... Details >
    Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
    Emergency Contraception: It's Not Too Late To Prevent Pregnancy  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Chinese-Simplified Korean Laotian Spanish Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This tri-fold brochure is intended to increase people's awareness and provide a simple explanation of emergency contraception, when it is used, possible side effects, and where to get it. ... Details >
    Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
    Family Planning  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The availability of family planning does more than enable women and men to limit family size. It safeguards individual health and rights, preserves our planet's resources, and improves the quality of ... Details >
    EngenderHealth
    Female Condoms  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This fact sheet provides answers to questions about female condoms. The fact sheet includes information on what they are, how well users like them, and what their advantages and disadvantages are.... Details >
    Family Health International
    Female Condoms: Questions and Answers  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This fact sheet provides answers to questions about female condoms. The fact sheet includes information on what female condoms are, how to use a female condom, and what the characteristics of female c... Details >
    EngenderHealth
    Frequently Asked Questions on Contraception  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This site provides the most frequently asked questions on the types of contraceptive methods available, to include the advantages and disadvantages and possible side effects to the information provide... Details >
    Family Health International
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    Office of Family Planning, Office of Population Affairs
    Office of Population Affairs
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    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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