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	more about us about us contact us home		You have many options to help protect you and your sexual partner from infection or an unplanned pregnancy! The amount of information about family planning and contraception can be mind-boggling since you have to keep so many issues in mind: timing, advantages and disadvantages, new technology, and communication with your partner. These brief descriptions of pregnancy and contraceptive options are designed to help you stay well informed so that you can make the best decision for your needs and lifestyle. You should note that this information is NOT intended as a substitute for seeing a qualified health care provider. You can get more information on each of these methods from a clinician or family planning clinic. These materials are not copyrighted This means that you can copy any information you want and pass it on to friends. You do not need the author's permission to adapt these materials. If you are a health care provider, you may make the information contained in this collection available to your patients, and you may make appropriate changes. For example, the language used in the materials may be simplified if needed, or more information may be added. The pages can be translated into other languages and they can be made more culturally sensitive if used in other cultures or countries. Preparation of this material was not supported by funds from a pharmaceutical company. These materials were written by Robert A. Hatcher, MD, MPH, Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Emory University School of Medicine

			Last Update: 09/10/2004