Research Proposal

I would like to write a research paper about the impact of reproductive technologies on women.  We have come a long way in terms of availability and information, but many women are still uninformed about their reproductive options.  I recently had an IUD inserted, and was met with almost uniformly negative responses from my friends, who either had never heard of it, thought it was only for women with children or thought that it was dangerous.  However, a quick Internet search gave me the complete patient information pack, as well as testimonials from hundreds of women who said otherwise.  My doctor was pleased that I asked for it, calling it her favorite form of birth control, so I was surprised she had never mentioned it to me before.  If our doctors are not informing us about all of our options, are we expected to find out on our own?  The availability of the Internet  certainly makes this possible for many women who may not be informed by their doctors.  Many women may be able to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, where our doctors were making the decisions before through withholding relevant information.  I am also interested in assessing the misinformation available about reproductive technologies on the Internet, as I certainly encountered some absurd claims while researching.  I was thinking of including abortion in my research about reproductive technology, but that might be a research paper in its own.  Nonetheless, birth control and abortion have changed the lives of many women, including mine, so I would love to explore availability and impact on American women.