The FOG ZONE Whether you use or don’t use birth control, it doesn’t matter Why haven’t we seen a dramatic fall in the number of unplanned pregnancies given the remarkable advances in contraception over the past half century? It’s really sad. In the past 50...
Why is condom use difficult in “trusting relationships that are NOT truly trusting relationships”? Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH Â Q:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Elizabeth Scharf, would you share your take-home essay with us at Managing Contraception? A:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ...
Every single moment Bob Hatcher February 21, 2011    Every single moment we can be working toward a better world, a safer and healthier lifestyle, a closer relationship with one’s higher power or a better understanding of oneself. There are times when things...
President Obama’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal Statement from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (Washington, DC) — President Obama’s FY 2012 budget proposal, released on February 14, 2011, provides much-needed ongoing support for...
I’ll take a Veggie Delite® SUBWAY® subs and calories Bob Hatcher February 11, 2011 589 words          Want to lose some weight? Next time you’re thinking fast food, forget all you have read about how harmful all the fast food restaurants are and...
Pelvic exam necessary for contraception Rx? Executive Summary Hormonal oral contraception can safely be prescribed without a pelvic exam, according to guidelines from the World Health Organization and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. • In a...
Board-certified as an OB/GYN with a fellowship in contraceptive research and education, I aim to help people make informed decisions about their health.
I’ve co-authored sixteen editions of Managing Contraception* with over one million copies in circulation. I’m here to answer your questions about birth control.
