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Network: Male
and Female Sterilization
Vol. 18, No. 1, Fall 1997
- Compared with other contraceptive methods, voluntary male and
female sterilizations are highly effective and convenient. While
female sterilization is the most popular contraceptive method in
the United States and worldwide, male sterilization (vasectomy) is
widely available in only a few countries, despite the fact that it
is easier to perform than female sterilization. Articles provide
an overview of these two highly effective and safe sterilization
methods, including recent research on safety issues and long-term
effectiveness.
Network: Reproductive
Health after Pregnancy
Vol. 17, No. 4, Summer 1997
- In many countries, reproductive health services, such as family
planning counseling, contraception and maternal healthcare, are
not readily available for postpartum or postabortion women.
Articles focus on important reproductive health needs following
pregnancy, including when to begin specific contraceptive methods.
Network: Adolescent
Reproductive Health
Vol. 17, No. 3, Spring 1997
- Young women and men worldwide are especially vulnerable to
reproductive health problems, including early or unplanned
pregnancy and infection by sexually transmitted diseases. Articles
on sex education, gender issues and understanding the
psychological pressures youth face are included, as well as a
chart on contraceptive methods for adolescents.
Network: Family
Planning and AIDS Prevention: Maximizing RH Resources
Vol. 17, No. 2, Winter 1997
- Ways to maximize reproductive health resources include combining
family planning services with appropriate STD/HIV prevention
activities. Articles discuss STD risk assessments, the use of
emergency contraception as a backup to condom use, and efforts to
develop HIV drugs, vaccines and microbicides. Factors influencing
service to different client groups, including women, HIV-infected
mothers, and youth are examined.
Network: Fertility
Awareness
Volume 17, No. 1, Fall 1996
- Fertility awareness involves education about the menstrual cycle
and its relationship to reproductive health. Couples are better
able to understand when pregnancy is most likely to occur and how
contraceptive methods affect women's menstrual cycles, and they
are better prepared to recognize changes that may indicate health
problems, such as sexually transmitted diseases.
Network: Oral
Contraceptives
Vol. 16, No. 4, Summer 1996
- When used consistently and correctly, oral contraceptives (OCs)
offer effective contraception that is safe to use by nearly all
women, including women of any reproductive age group. Articles
discuss the relationship of OCs to cancer and cardiovascular
disease, OC use for emergency contraception, and whether hormonal
contraceptives increase the risk of HIV infection.
Network: Barrier
Methods
Vol. 16, No. 3, Spring 1996
- Barrier methods are the only contraceptives that have been shown
to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Articles discuss
the importance of consistent and correct use, the
"dual-method" approach, the need for good communication
between partners, and products under development, including
microbicides.
Network: Intrauterine
Devices
Vol. 16, No. 2, Winter 1996
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the safest and most
effective contraceptives available, suitable for many women.
Articles outline how IUDs work, who are best candidates for use,
use among postpartum women, frequently asked questions and
training needs.
Network: Contraceptive
Introduction
Vol. 16, No. 1, September 1995
- Before a new contraceptive is introduced into a country or
community, or use of an existing method is greatly expanded,
fundamental issues should be raised involving potential users,
service delivery systems and the method's technological
characteristics.
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