Fertility Awareness Methods (Natural Family Planning)
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This patient fact sheet reviews different forms of Fertility Awareness compares methods based on efficacy and how they work.
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Fertility Awareness Methods (Natural Family Planning)
Permanent Birth Control (Sterilization)
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This patient fact sheet explains permanent birth control (Sterilization) options for men and women. Compares methods based on efficacy. Lists average cost and outlines pros and cons of different methods.
Birth Control Across the Gender Spectrum
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This resource explains different birth control methods for people across the gender spectrum, with a focus on the effects of different forms of birth control on those taking gender-affirming hormones such as testosterone. Spanish: Updated 2022 Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 6.7
Emergency Contraception and Medication Abortion: What’s the Difference?
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This fact sheet explains the difference between how Emergency Contraceptive (EC) pill and the abortion pill (medication abortion) work, what they contain, what they cost, how to take them, and whether they are covered by insurance.
IUD Self-Removal Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet explains the steps someone can take to remove their own IUD at home. The fact sheet includes helpful images.
Progestin-Only Birth Control Sheet
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Some people prefer to take hormonal birth control without estrogen. This fact sheet highlights the progestin-only options that are available. Spanish: Updated 2022 Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 6.2 Sources: CDC – Injectables – US SPR – Reproductive Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/mmwr/spr/injectables.html. Published May 20, 2021. Accessed…
A Conversation About Contraception Zine
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A Conversation About Contraception Zine follows a group of friends who attend a presentation on different birth control options held by their school’s health center. This evidence-based resource explains the many options of contraception that a person could consider.
IUD After Childbirth Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet explains the option of getting an IUD inserted immediately after childbirth.
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
This website, developed by the Fenway Institute, contains an extensive library of learning modules, videos, webinars, and other resources to support health care organizations optimize quality, cost-effective, and dignified care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexual and gender minority (LGBTQIA+) people. Link: https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/