Gynecologic InfoHealth Information
The following patient education packets have been developed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Designed as an aid to patients, they set forth current information and opinions on subjects related to women’s health. To ensure the information is current and accurate, the pamphlets are reviewed by ACOG every 18 months. The information in these pamphlets does not dictate an exclusive course of treatment, and should be used as a guide for discussions with your provider and loved ones.
Contraception
- Birth Control
- Sterilization for Women and Men
- The Intrauterine Device
- Birth Control Pills
- Barrier Methods of Contraception
- Natural Family Planning
- Sterilization by Laparosocopy
- Postpartum Sterilization
- Emergency Contraception
- Hormonal Contraception — Injections, Implants, Rings, and Patches
Gynecologic Problems
- How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Pelvic Support Problems
- Endometriosis
- When Sex is Painful
- Detecting and Treating Breast Problems
- Vaginitis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Genital Herpes
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
- Uterine Fibroids
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Preparing for Surgery
- Urinary Incontinence
- Disorders of the Vulva
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Cancer of the Ovary
- Cancer of the Uterus
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Vulvodynia
- Evaluating Infertility
- Treating Infertility
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Bowel Control Problems
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Understanding Abnormal Pap Test Results
- Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause
- Cancer of the Cervix
Special Procedures
- Hysterectomy
- Ultrasound Exams
- Induced Abortion
- Laparoscopy
- Dilation and Curettage (D & C)
- Mammography
- Hysteroscopy
- The Pap Test
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Endometrial Ablation
- Colposcopy
- Hysterosalpingography
- Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Sonohysterography
Women’s Health
- Reducing Your Risk of Cancer
- Midlife Transitions: Perimenopause to Menopause
- Exercise and Fitness
- The Menopause Years
- Osteoporosis
- Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit
- It’s Time to Quit Smoking
- Hormone Therapy
- Alcohol and Women
- Your Sexual Health
- HIV and Women
- Domestic Violence
- Cholesterol and Your Health
- Depression
- Problems of the Digestive System
- Keeping Your Heart Healthy
- Managing High Blood Pressure
- Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B
- Thyroid Disease
- Healthy Eating
- Diabetes and Women
- Breast Self-Exam
- Herbal Products for Menopause
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
- Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Staying Healthy at All Ages