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The quest for better contraception: future methods.

David Turok1

  • 1Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. david.turok@hsc.utah.edu

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|May 3, 2007
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The United States needs better access to contraception and new methods due to high unintended pregnancy rates. This review covers emerging contraceptive options nearing approval and those meeting global needs.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Contraceptive Technology

Background:

  • The United States faces high rates of unintended pregnancy and abortion.
  • Existing contraceptive distribution requires improvement.
  • Development of novel contraceptive methods is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey new and future contraceptive methods.
  • To focus on methods nearing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.
  • To highlight methods addressing special global needs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of emerging contraceptive technologies.
  • Focus on FDA-approved or near-approval methods.
  • Inclusion of methods for diverse global requirements.

Main Results:

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  • Several new contraceptive methods are approaching FDA approval.
  • Future methods aim to address unmet needs in contraception.
  • Global disparities in contraceptive access are considered.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in contraceptive technology offer potential solutions.
  • Improved access to existing and new methods is crucial.
  • Addressing global needs is a key aspect of contraceptive development.