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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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  5. 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)

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Efforts to expand contraceptive delivery methods should not prioritize one method over others and should ensure that access to high-quality care is available for all options.