Monthly Archives: February 2019

HealthLinkBC – Spermacides for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription methods related to spermicides.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9509

Spermicide for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9509 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the contraceptive sponge.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9510

Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9510 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Male Condoms

What you will find here: Overview on availability, efficacy, use, advantages and disadvantages related to male condoms.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw190504spec

Male Condoms

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/hw190504spec Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Emergency Contraception (EC)

What you will find here: Overview on types, timing of use, side effects, availability, effectiveness and need for consent for emergency contraception.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/emergency-contraception

Emergency Contraception (EC)

What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failed birth control. A broken condom is an example of failed birth control. EC does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant.


HealthLinkBC – Cervical Cap for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the cervical cap for birth control.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9511

Cervical Cap for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9511 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


HealthLinkBC – Diaphragm for Birth Control

What you will find here: Overview on the effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, and prescription method related to the diaphragm for birth control.

Go to https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9508

Diaphragm for Birth Control

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/tw9508 Is it an emergency? If you or someone in your care has chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately. If you are concerned about a possible poisoning or exposure to a toxic substance, call Poison Control now at 1-800-567-8911.


Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) – Stay on Schedule web application

What you will find here: A guide for taking hormonal oral contraception after a missed or extended dose.

Go to https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/stay-on-schedule/

Stay on Schedule – Sex & U

When taking hormonal contraception, it can be difficult to stay on schedule. If you have missed a dose or forgot to take your birth control method on time, there may be measures you can take to reduce your risk of pregnancy. Answer a few questions to see recommendations that are based on your specific situation.


Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)

The SOGC is one of Canada’s oldest national specialty organizations. Established in 1944, the Society’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology and to advance the health of women through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and education.

  1. Go to google.ca
  2. Search “SOGC Canadian Contraception Consensus guidelines” and click on the most up to date guideline available.

The North American Menopause Society (Position Statements & Reports)

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is North America’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of all women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging

Go to http://www.menopause.org/publications/professional-publications/position-statements-other-reports

NAMS Position Statements & Reports, Physician & Practitioner Menopause Information | The North American Menopause Society, NAMS

Looking for menopause information? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) develops position statements and reports about clinical issues relating to women at midlife and beyond – published in the NAMS menopause journal, Menopause.

British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)

The BC Centre for Disease Control provides provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention and consultation.

  1. Go to http://www.bccdc.ca/
  2. Click on the tab for “Health Professionals”
  3. Under the “Search for a document” section enter “Guidelines and manuals” for “Health professionals” containing “STI” and then click on “Find resources”

BC Centre for Disease Control