Contraceptive method use in the United States: Trends and characteristics between 2008, 2012 and 2014

Conclusion Most shifts in recent contraceptive use have occurred among the most effective methods —sterilization and LARCs. Differences in method-specific user characteristics underscore the importance of ensuring full access to the broad range of methods available.   Implications The lack of change in the overall use of contraceptives among women at risk for unintended pregnancy may have implications for the extent to which further declines in national rates of unintended pregnancy can be expected.
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: news