Media Center: Contraception

Birth control is an essential part of health care for many women and men.  However, the high cost of some contraceptives, lack of awareness about birth control methods, and uneven insurance coverage mean that many Americans are not using contraception or are using it inconsistently. Our physician experts can help you understand the latest advances in contraception, and give an insider’s perspective on the importance of reliable birth control.

What Our Doctors Are Saying

“For my patients, access to contraception is a huge problem. The most effective methods are expensive, and they require a doctor's visit. In the public clinic where I work, women line up every day for free packages of birth control pills. Even women with insurance struggle to get reliable contraception.”
—Katherine O'Connell, MD, MPH, The New York Times

Resources
  • Our ARSHEP program teaches physicians how to talk to adolescents about contraception

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