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.
Contraception
Sterilization for Women and Men (FAQ011)
The Intrauterine Device (FAQ014)
Barrier Methods of Contraception (FAQ022)
Natural Family Planning (FAQ024)
Sterilization by Laparoscopy (FAQ035)
Postpartum Sterilization (FAQ052)
Emergency Contraception (FAQ114)
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)
Detecting and Treating Breast Problems (FAQ026)
Urinary Tract Infections (FAQ050)
Premenstrual Syndrome (FAQ057)
Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis (FAQ071)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection (FAQ073)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (FAQ077)
Preparing for Surgery (FAQ080)
Disorders of the Vulva (FAQ088)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (FAQ095)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (FAQ121)
Evaluating Infertility (FAQ136)
Endometrial Hyperplasia (FAQ147)
Understanding Abnormal Pap Test Results (FAQ161)
Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause (FAQ162)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccines (FAQ167)
Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care
How to Tell When Labor Begins (FAQ004)
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring During Labor (FAQ015)
Breastfeeding Your Baby (FAQ029)
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery: Deciding on a Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery (FAQ070)
Pain Relief During Labor and Delivery (FAQ086)
Postpartum Depression (FAQ091)
Getting in Shape After Your Baby is Born (FAQ131)
Pregnancy
Nutrition During Pregnancy (FAQ001)
Car Safety for You and Your Baby (FAQ018)
The Rh Factor: How It Can Affect Your Pregnancy (FAQ027)
A Father's Guide to Pregnancy (FAQ032)
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy (FAQ034)
Bleeding During Pregnancy (FAQ038)
Travel During Pregnancy (FAQ055)
Good Health Before Pregnancy: Preconceptional Care (FAQ056)
What to Expect After Your Due Date (FAQ069)
If Your Baby is Breech (FAQ079)
Early Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage and Molar Pregnancy (FAQ090)
Hepatitis B Virus in Pregnancy (FAQ093)
Special Tests for Monitoring Fetal Health (FAQ098)
Group B Streptococcus and Pregnancy (FAQ105)
Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy (FAQ115)
Exercise During Pregnancy (FAQ119)
Seizure Disorders in Pregnancy (FAQ129)
Routine Tests in Pregnancy (FAQ133)
Reducing Your Risk of Birth Defects (FAQ146)
How Your Baby Grows During Pregnancy (FAQ156)
Screening for Birth Defects (FAQ165)
Pregnancy Choices -- Raising the Baby, Adoption, and Abortion (FAQ168)
Skin Conditions During Pregnancy (FAQ169)
Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs and Pregnancy (FAQ170)
Cystic Fibrosis: Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis (FAQ171)
A Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes (FAQ176)
Special Procedures
Dilation and Curettage (D & C) (FAQ062)
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (FAQ110)
Hysterosalpingography (FAQ143)
Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence (FAQ166)
Women's Health
Reducing Your Risk of Cancer (FAQ007)
Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit (FAQ064)
It's Time to Quit Smoking (FAQ065)
Cholesterol and Your Health (FAQ101)
Problems of the Digestive System (FAQ120)
Keeping Your Heart Healthy (FAQ122)
Managing High Blood Pressure (FAQ123)
Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B (FAQ125)