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Contraception

Everyone deserves equitable and comprehensive access to the contraceptive method of their choice without barriers, stigma or shame. The Guttmacher Institute conducts research and policy analysis on contraceptive use and access, including highlighting the need for public investment in high-quality, affordable and accessible contraceptive services.  

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  6. Research Article

    Use of Preferred Source of Contraception Among Users of the Pill, Patch, and Ring in the US

    Anu Manchikanti Gómez, Ariana H. Bennett, Alex Schulte, Jennet Arcara, Lisa Stern, Angela D. Aina, Jamie Bardwell, Denicia Cadena, Aisha Chaudhri, Laura Davis, Christine Dehlendorf, Brittni Frederiksen, Elizabeth Jones, Megan L. Kavanaugh, Catherine Labiran, Raegan McDonald-Mosley, Ellen Pliska, Whitney S. Rice, Ena Suseth Valladares and Cassondra Marshall Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)

For an individual to exercise their full reproductive autonomy, they must have access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services. But cost often poses a challenging—if not insurmountable—barrier to accessing care.