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REPROLINE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BEFORE SENDING E-MAIL TO REPROLINE, PLEASE READ
THESE FAQS.
Visitors to ReproLine occasionally send questions to the
ReproLine e-mail address (reproline@jhpiego.net).
This web page includes some of the frequently asked
questions and answers. Please note that ReproLine is
not intended to provide an information service to individual
healthcare consumers. It is intended as a resource for
healthcare providers and reproductive health trainers. Our
staff cannot dispense personal medical advice or provide
additional information on reproductive health in addition
to what is on the ReproLine website.
Read the disclaimer about
information included on ReproLine.
Questions from
Healthcare Providers | Questions from
Healthcare Consumers
INDEX OF QUESTIONS
Questions from Healthcare Providers
| I am a
healthcare provider and want detailed
instructions on how to [insert an IUD, administer
injectables, etc.]. |
JHPIEGO does not distribute detailed
"how to" information on clinical
procedures over the Internet due to medical
liability issues. Some of the information you
seek may be found in our print materials, which are
available for purchase at a nominal charge. For a list
of materials and online
order form, see the JHPIEGO website (http://www.jhpiego.org)
or send e-mail to orders@jhpiego.net. |
| Please
send me all of your information on
[reproductive health, contraceptive methods, etc.]. |
JHPIEGO materials, such as reference
manuals, videos, and notebooks, are available for a
nominal charge. For a list
of materials and online
order form, see the JHPIEGO website (http://www.jhpiego.org)
or send e-mail to orders@jhpiego.net.
Some materials are available for free in electronic
form in the Reading
Room section of the ReproLine website. Requests for JHPIEGO's annual report should be
directed to info@jhpiego.net. |
| I work in a
healthcare [clinic, healthcare organization]
and am interested in collaborating with JHPIEGO. |
Thank you for your interest in
JHPIEGO and its programs. Unfortunately, JHPIEGO is
unable to enter into the type of working
relationship you are seeking, nor are we able to
direct you to other organizations with similar
interests. |
Questions from Healthcare Consumers
| Where
can I purchase [name of contraceptive method]
in [name of country]? Can I purchase it from
JHPIEGO? |
Many suppliers manufacture
contraceptives around the world. JHPIEGO does not
maintain a comprehensive list of these suppliers,
nor does JHPIEGO sell contraceptives. If your
healthcare provider or Ministry of Health cannot
help you, you may wish to contact your local family
planning organization. The International
Planned Parenthood Federation website (http://www.ippf.org)
has contact
information for family planning organizations in
160 countries. |
| I have a medical
condition and am trying to choose a
contraceptive method. Which method is best for me? |
Choosing a contraceptive method is a
personal decision which you should discuss with
your healthcare provider. For background
reading, you may wish to review the World Health
Organization Eligibility Criteria (English,
Spanish),
which summarize the relationship of contraceptive
methods and various medical conditions. Using
the ratings in the Eligibility Criteria, especially
for those methods and conditions that are
categorized as 2 and 3, and your own personal data,
your healthcare provider will be able to help you
make the best choice of a contraceptive for your
needs.
In addition, you may want to read profiles about
contraceptives in the Service
Delivery Guidelines document on ReproLine.
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| I am using
[contraceptive method]. How soon after I stop
using it can I get pregnant? |
This information can be found in the
Service
Delivery Guidelines document on ReproLine.
Review the information on the method you are using. |
| Where
can I find information on male contraceptives,
other than condoms? |
As a starting point, try reviewing
these sections of ReproLine:
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| Where
can I find information on the contraceptive method
centchroman? |
The ReproLine section, Contraceptive
Advances, has information on centchroman.
You may also be able to get more information
from the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in
India. Their e-mail address is cdrilk@sirnetd.ernet.in
The CDRI also has a website.
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| My
partner and I had unprotected sex, and I am
afraid I am pregnant. Is there anything I can do? |
Under certain circumstances, the use
of emergency contraception (EC) may be appropriate for
you. In the United States, you can call an
emergency contraception hotline at 1-888-NOT2LATE.
In Mexico, the phone number is 1-800-363-3427. To learn more about
emergency contraception, read a description
of emergency contraception and advances
in emergency contraception. You may also
want to visit the websites of the Consortium for
Emergency Contraception (http://www.cecinfo.org)
or Princeton University's emergency contraception
website (http://ec.princeton.edu).
The Consortium site has links to the family
planning association of Mexico for information in
Spanish; the Princeton site is available in English
and Spanish and can help you locate a local
healthcare provider for emergency contraception, if
you live in the United States. |
| I am a student
doing research. Please send me information on
[reproductive health topic]. |
Unfortunately, ReproLine staff
cannot perform literature search services. For a
list of health resources that may be helpful, see
the Related
Websites section of ReproLine. |
| I
am looking for information about infertility. |
While ReproLine does not include
information on infertility, there are Internet
resources that you may find of interest. As a
starting point, you may wish to visit the website
of the American Infertility Association at http://www.americaninfertility.org
or the IVF.com website. |
| How
can my partner and I plan a pregnancy? |
For information specific to you,
consult your healthcare provider. You may also be
interested in reading about Natural
Family Planning on ReproLine. The Institute for
Reproductive Health, from Georgetown University
Medical Center, also has information on Natural
Family Planning. |
| I
have a personal question about human sexuality. |
ReproLine does not provide personal
medical advice. There are other websites that do
allow visitors to submit questions. Examples
are the Go Ask
Alice website on health education from Columbia
University and Intelihealth from Harvard Medical
School (http://www.intelihealth.com/). |
Disclaimer: Physicians and other healthcare professionals
are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the
information contained in this site because no single
reference or service can take the place of medical
training, education and experience. Consumers are cautioned
that this site is not intended to provide medical advice
about any specific medical condition they may have or
treatment they may need and they are encouraged to call or
see their physician or other healthcare provider promptly
with any health-related questions they may have.
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