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Progress in contraception: new technology.

Edward S Linn¹

¹Department of Ob/Gyn, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-1174, USA.

International Journal of Fertility and Women'S Medicine

|September 19, 2003

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New hormonal contraception methods offer effective, reversible options for women, addressing challenges with oral contraceptives and reducing unintended pregnancies. These discreet, easy-to-use systems improve contraceptive compliance and choice.

Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Public Health
Contraception

Background:

Unintended pregnancy is a significant public health concern, with about 50% of US pregnancies being unintended, half resulting in abortion.
While tubal sterilization is effective, it carries a risk of regret, and oral contraceptives often face compliance issues.
Existing contraceptive methods present challenges, necessitating improved options for women's reproductive health.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recently available hormonal contraception delivery systems in the United States.
To highlight the effectiveness, reversibility, and compliance benefits of new contraceptive methods.
To inform healthcare providers and patients about expanded contraceptive choices.

Main Methods:

Review of four new hormonal contraceptive delivery systems: monthly injection, levonorgestrel intrauterine system, vaginal ring, and transdermal patch.

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Evaluation of their effectiveness, reversibility, discretion, and impact on compliance.

Consideration of discontinuation methods for each system.

Main Results:

Four new hormonal contraceptive methods are now available: monthly injection, levonorgestrel IUD, vaginal ring, and transdermal patch.
These methods are highly effective, reversible, discreet, and simplify daily compliance.
Three methods (injection, ring, patch) allow discontinuation without an office visit.

Conclusions:

The availability of new hormonal contraceptive systems expands options for women.
These methods address compliance issues associated with traditional methods like oral contraceptives.
An expanded choice of contraceptive methods can help women select options aligning with their lifestyles.