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These texts are frequently mentioned in the bibliographic
references of the works listed in this pathfinder. They are comprehensive texts
in the area of planned parenthood and birth control methods and also include
information on women's health and bodies. Each work's location is provided and
each has a short annotation.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Planned Parenthood Women's
Health Encyclopedia. New York: Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1996.
- Found in UNC Chapel Hill's UL Storage (must use request form either on
line or in person). Call Number RA778.P655 1996.
- This is an excellent and easy to use source as the entries are organized
alphabetically as in a general encyclopedia. Explanations of how to use, the
effectiveness, potential side effects, and how different contraceptive methods
(barrier, oral, surgical, natural) work are listed under the entry for each one.
Includes information regarding emergency contraception and abortion techniques.
Also, the encyclopedia includes an index and bibliographic references, and a
listing of pertinent organizations to contact for information regarding women's health.
Ammer, Christine. The new A to Z of Women's Health: a Concise Encyclopedia.
New York: Facts on File, 2000. 4th Edition.
- Found in UNC Chapel Hill's Health Sciences Library in the First Floor
Reference Section. Call number WP13 A518a 2000.
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This encyclopedia is extremely comprehensive and up to date as it is a revised
fourth edition from the year 2000. This encyclopedia also includes detailed entries
on birth control methods and advises that not all methods are appropriate for each
woman. Also it includes informative entries on sexually transmitted diseases and
which methods of birth control are most effective in preventing their transmission.
There is a subject index as well.
Hatcher, R.A., et al. Contraceptive Technology. Irvington Population and
Demography Ser. 17. New York: Irvington Publishers, 1998.
- Found in UNC Chapel Hill's Health Sciences Library in the First Floor
Reference Section. Call number WP 630 C764.
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This serial is published biennially (includes revised series) and includes
information on contraceptive methods used in the United states and also effectiveness
of contraceptive methods and risks associated with different methods.
Planned Parenthood. All About Sex: A Family Resource on Sex and Sexuality.
New York: Three Rivers Press: 1997.
- Found in Chapel Hill Public Library. Call Number 613.95 All.
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This family oriented resource includes sections on "Planning Our Families," and
"Family Planning, Fertility, and Reproductive Rights," which go through steps to
take on deciding upon an appropriate contraceptive method, including changing
methods at different points of one's life. It also discusses contraceptive
effectives, and risks associated with their use. This book contains an Index,
Glossary, and a Resource Section of Organizations, Hotlines, and Websites to
contact for more information.
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