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Uncommon Knowledge: A critical guide to contraception and reproductive technologies
Publication type:
Training / Education Manual
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 chodarr0746.pdf | 18 MB |
Agency:
Women's Health Interaction/Inter Pares
Sponsor:
The Trillium Foundation; Nancy's Very Own Foundation; Canadian International Development Agency
Date:
1995
Pages:
79
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Summary:
This education manual provides information on birth control, fertility and new reproductive technologies from a feminist perspective. Produced by Women's Health Interaction with Inter Pares, the manual describes several different forms of contraception, their efficacy, safety, and risks, as well as providing critical analysis of the different methods. The manual provides the same breakdown of information on reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization and insemination.
Keywords:
women; women and health; women's health; reproductive health; fertility; infertility; birth control; condoms; diaphragm; sterilization; Depo Provera; Intra uterine devices (IUDs); RU 486; abortion; New Reproductive Technologies (NRTs); In vitro fertilization; feminists; education; women's organizations; feminist organization; health risks; patient's rights; volunteer; gender-based analysis