Did you know that two-thirds of women and their partners* choose pills or condoms as their contraceptive method? Although the number and availability of contraceptive drugs and devices has grown substantially over the last decade, many of the newer, most effective methods are not well understood and not widely used – particularly when compared with other countries. This briefing brought together a panel of experts to discuss the latest information about an array of contraceptive options, including newer methods such as “the patch” and “the ring” and other long-acting reversible contraceptives.
Videos
National Campaign CEO Sarah Brown provides an overview of the day's discussion:
Watch additional videos from the briefing here.
Additional Information
- From The National Campaign:
Policy Briefs:
Health Care Reform
Restoring Affordable Birth Control
Title X
Fast Facts:
The Direct Medical Costs of Unplanned Pregnancy
Panelist Bios - From the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
The Intrauterine Device
Hormonal Birth Control: Injections, Implants, Rings, and Patches