PATIENT EDUCATION
The following pamphlets are from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Please feel free to click on any topic of interest listed below for more information.
CONTACEPTION
Sterilization for Women and Men (FAQ011)
Birth Control Pills (FAQ021)
Barrier Methods of Contraception (FAQ022)
Natural Family Planning (FAQ024)
Sterilization by Laparoscopy (FAQ035)
Postpartum Sterilization (FAQ052)
Implants, Injections, Rings, and Patches - Hormonal Birth Control Options (FAQ159)
ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS
Growing Up -- Especially for Teens (FAQ041)
You and Your Sexuality -- Especially for Teens (FAQ042)
Menstruation -- Especially for Teens (FAQ049)
Having a Baby -- Especially for Teens (FAQ103)
Birth Control -- Especially for Teens (FAQ112)
Your First Gynecologic Visit -- Especially for Teens (FAQ150)
GYNECOLOGIC PROBLEMS
How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (FAQ009)
Pelvic Support Problems (FAQ012)
Endometriosis (FAQ013)
When Sex is Painful (FAQ020)
Detecting and Treating Breast Problems (FAQ026)
Vaginitis (FAQ028)
Dysmenorrhea (FAQ046)
Urinary Tract Infections (FAQ050)
Genital Herpes (FAQ054)
Premenstrual Syndrome (FAQ057)
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis (FAQ071)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection (FAQ073)
Uterine Fibroids (FAQ074)
Ovarian Cysts (FAQ075)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (FAQ077)
Preparing for Surgery (FAQ080)
Urinary Incontinence (FAQ081)
Disorders of the Vulva (FAQ088)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (FAQ095)
Cancer of the Ovary (FAQ096)
Cancer of the Uterus (FAQ097)
Chronic Pelvic Pain (FAQ099)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (FAQ121)
Vulvodynia (FAQ127)
Evaluating Infertility (FAQ136)
Treating Infertility (FAQ137)
Endometrial Hyperplasia (FAQ147)
Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause (FAQ162)
Cancer of the Cervix (FAQ163)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccines (FAQ167)
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Hysterectomy (FAQ008)
Ultrasound Exams (FAQ025)
Induced Abortion (FAQ043)
Laparoscopy (FAQ061)
Dilation and Curettage (D & C)
Hysteroscopy (FAQ084)
The Pap Test (FAQ085)
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (FAQ110)
Endometrial Ablation (FAQ134)
Colposcopy (FAQ135)
Hysterosalpingography (FAQ143)
Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence (FAQ166)
Sonohysterography (FAQ175)
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Reducing Your Risk of Cancer (FAQ007)
Exercise and Fitness (FAQ045)
Menopause (FAQ047)
Osteoporosis (FAQ048)
Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit (FAQ064)
It's Time to Quit Smoking (FAQ065)
Alcohol and Women (FAQ068)
Your Sexual Health (FAQ072)
Domestic Violence (FAQ083)
Cholesterol and Your Health (FAQ101)
Depression (FAQ106)
Problems of the Digestive System (FAQ120)
Keeping Your Heart Healthy (FAQ122)
Managing High Blood Pressure (FAQ123)
Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B (FAQ125)
Thyroid Disease (FAQ128)
Healthy Eating (FAQ130)
Bowel Control Problems (FAQ139)
Diabetes and Women (FAQ142)
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (FAQ174)
CONTACEPTION
Sterilization for Women and Men (FAQ011)
Birth Control Pills (FAQ021)
Barrier Methods of Contraception (FAQ022)
Natural Family Planning (FAQ024)
Sterilization by Laparoscopy (FAQ035)
Postpartum Sterilization (FAQ052)
Implants, Injections, Rings, and Patches - Hormonal Birth Control Options (FAQ159)
ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS
Growing Up -- Especially for Teens (FAQ041)
You and Your Sexuality -- Especially for Teens (FAQ042)
Menstruation -- Especially for Teens (FAQ049)
Having a Baby -- Especially for Teens (FAQ103)
Birth Control -- Especially for Teens (FAQ112)
Your First Gynecologic Visit -- Especially for Teens (FAQ150)
GYNECOLOGIC PROBLEMS
How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (FAQ009)
Pelvic Support Problems (FAQ012)
Endometriosis (FAQ013)
When Sex is Painful (FAQ020)
Detecting and Treating Breast Problems (FAQ026)
Vaginitis (FAQ028)
Dysmenorrhea (FAQ046)
Urinary Tract Infections (FAQ050)
Genital Herpes (FAQ054)
Premenstrual Syndrome (FAQ057)
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis (FAQ071)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection (FAQ073)
Uterine Fibroids (FAQ074)
Ovarian Cysts (FAQ075)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (FAQ077)
Preparing for Surgery (FAQ080)
Urinary Incontinence (FAQ081)
Disorders of the Vulva (FAQ088)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (FAQ095)
Cancer of the Ovary (FAQ096)
Cancer of the Uterus (FAQ097)
Chronic Pelvic Pain (FAQ099)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (FAQ121)
Vulvodynia (FAQ127)
Evaluating Infertility (FAQ136)
Treating Infertility (FAQ137)
Endometrial Hyperplasia (FAQ147)
Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause (FAQ162)
Cancer of the Cervix (FAQ163)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccines (FAQ167)
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Hysterectomy (FAQ008)
Ultrasound Exams (FAQ025)
Induced Abortion (FAQ043)
Laparoscopy (FAQ061)
Dilation and Curettage (D & C)
Hysteroscopy (FAQ084)
The Pap Test (FAQ085)
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (FAQ110)
Endometrial Ablation (FAQ134)
Colposcopy (FAQ135)
Hysterosalpingography (FAQ143)
Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence (FAQ166)
Sonohysterography (FAQ175)
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Reducing Your Risk of Cancer (FAQ007)
Exercise and Fitness (FAQ045)
Menopause (FAQ047)
Osteoporosis (FAQ048)
Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit (FAQ064)
It's Time to Quit Smoking (FAQ065)
Alcohol and Women (FAQ068)
Your Sexual Health (FAQ072)
Domestic Violence (FAQ083)
Cholesterol and Your Health (FAQ101)
Depression (FAQ106)
Problems of the Digestive System (FAQ120)
Keeping Your Heart Healthy (FAQ122)
Managing High Blood Pressure (FAQ123)
Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B (FAQ125)
Thyroid Disease (FAQ128)
Healthy Eating (FAQ130)
Bowel Control Problems (FAQ139)
Diabetes and Women (FAQ142)
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (FAQ174)