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  • U.S. MEC, 2024
    • Table of Contents
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Keeping Guidance Up to Date
    • How to Use This Document
    • Summary of Changes from 2016
    • Intrauterine Devices
    • Progestin-Only Contraceptives
    • Combined Hormonal Contraceptives
    • Barrier Methods
    • Fertility Awareness-Based Methods
    • Lactational Amenorrhea Method
    • Coitus Interruptus (Withdrawal)
    • Permanent Contraception
    • Emergency Contraception
    • Summary of Classifications for Hormonal Contraceptive Methods and Intrauterine Devices
    • Acknowledgments, Contributors, and Participants
  • U.S. SPR, 2024
    • Table of Contents
    • Introduction
    • Summary of Changes from the 2016 U.S. SPR
    • Methods
    • Keeping Guidance Up to Date
    • How To Use This Document
    • How To Be Reasonably Certain that a Patient Is Not Pregnant
    • Testosterone Use and Risk for Pregnancy
    • Intrauterine Contraception
    • Implants
    • Injectables
    • Combined Hormonal Contraceptives
    • Progestin-Only Pills
    • Standard Days Method
    • Emergency Contraception
    • Permanent Contraception
    • When Contraceptive Protection Is No Longer Needed
    • Conclusion
    • References
    • Appendix A
    • Appendix B
    • Appendix C
    • Appendix D
    • Appendix E
    • Appendix F
    • Acknowledgments, Contributors, and Participants
  • U.S. MEC and U.S. SPR Provider Tools
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  • Reproductive Health
  • HEAR HER Campaign
  • Maternal Mortality Prevention
  • PRAMS

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Contraception

There are safe and highly effective methods of contraception available to prevent or reduce the chances of unintended pregnancy. CDC provides clinical guidance to assist health care providers in counseling women, men, and couples about contraceptive method choice. They also offer clinical guidance to reduce medical barriers to contraception access and use.

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