Ever wonder which methods of birth control are most popular? This infographic shows you which methods are being used by US women.
Note: Most popular is NOT the same as most effective!
Reference: Jones J, Mosher W, Daniels K. Current contraceptive use in the United States 2006-2010, and changes in patterns of use since 1995. National health statistics reports; no 60. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2012.
Wow, the 38 % of people who don’t use any form of birth control is shocking. But, at the same time i’m not surprised.
I’m really hoping the coverage of birth control for ACA insurance plans (without patient cost-sharing) will help women access these otherwise expensive medications. But the overdramatization of side effects and risks may be deterring some women too.