Hormonal Methods
This section will list resources to information on Hormonal Methods of Birth Control (Combined oral contraceptives, Progestin-only oral contraceptives, Norplant, Depo-Provera, Emergency Contraceptive Pills, and Intra Uterine Devices)
Hormonal Methods for Women:
http://www.epigee.org/guide/hormonal.html
This site includes all types of hormonal methods for women. Each method is explained in detail; brief history of each method, how to use, failure rates, protection against sexually transmitted diseases, and where to get them.
Hormonal Methods:
http://www.abortiontv.com/HormonalMethods.htm
Details three types of hormonal methods-The Pill, Depo-Provera, and Norplant, and issues involved in taking them (ie: are they abortifacient or not?). Also outlines risks involved and failure rates.
Mechanisms of the Contraceptive Action of Hormonal Methods and IUDs:
http://www.fhi.org/en/fp/fpother/mechact.html
From Family Health International: Great site for those interested in knowing exactly how hormonal contraceptives do their thing, and for those concerned about where or not they are indeed abortifacient.
Depo Provera Shot:
HeliosHealth.com
This focuses on Depo-Provera, its success rate, side effects, risk factors.
Norplant from Women's Health Matters(Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Center):
http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/sex/birthcontrol/norplant.html
This page explains how Norplant works, its effectivess, and lack of protection against STDs.
Effective Birth Control Methods-Hormonal-from Women's Health Interactive Reproductive Health Center
http://www.womens-health.com/health_center/reproductive/contracept_hormone.html
This site from Women's Health Interactive is great for information on hormonal methods of birth control and for browsing.