Policy Analysis
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Fact Sheet
Contraceptive Use in the United States
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Policy Analysis
Title X Under Attack—Our Comprehensive Guide
Top Facts & Statistics
99%
of sexually active American women 15–44 have used a contraceptive method other than natural family planning30
years the average U.S. woman uses contraceptives to attain her family planning goal of two children2-12%
increase in contraceptive users who relied on a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) method between 2002 and 2012
Hear From An Expert
One of the most powerful ways that we can improve the health and well-being of women and their families is to make contraception easier and more affordable to use.
Adam Sonfield
Associate Director of Policy Analysis