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Reference Links

Mayne Pharma provides these external links for educational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or provide medical advice or instruction.  Consult with a health professional for medical advice. 

CDC Contraceptive Guidance for Health Care Providers

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/contraception_guidance.htm

CDC “Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility (US MEC) Criteria for Contraceptive Use” 

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/pdf/summary-chart-us-medical-eligibility-criteria_508tagged.pdf

US Department of HHS Office on Women’s Health “Birth Control Methods” 

https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/birth-control-methods

US National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health Resources “Choosing a Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill,” Table 2 “Managing Common Adverse Effects Associated with the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill.” 

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/pdf/summary-chart-us-medical-eligibility-criteria_508tagged.pdf

American Family Physician “Managing Adverse Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives”

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2010/1215/p1499.html

Family Practice Notebook “Oral Contraceptive Side Effect Management”

https://fpnotebook.com/gyn/pharm/OrlCntrcptvSdEfctMngmnt.htm

Planned Parenthood “Learn” “Birth Control Methods” 

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control

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ContraceptiveGuide.com is a searchable reference tool of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives (CHCs) and Progestin-only Pills (POPs) created for healthcare professionals to navigate this important category of prescription products.

CHCs include Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs), Progestin-only Pills (POPs), transdermal contraceptive patches, vaginal contraceptive rings, and emergency contraceptives. The information provided here gives you the ability to identify comparable CHC products and differentiate between the offerings and the many product names.

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