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An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: How USAID is Meeting Women’s Needs

Photo of women learning about contraceptives.

USAID supports research that develops new contraceptive methods, improves existing methods, and develops methods that bring together the prevention of unintended pregnancy and HIV in a single device. Most methods shown are in development. Photo credit: USAID/Deliver.

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: Woman’s Condom

The Woman’s Condom is designed to be easy to insert, use and remove, making it unique compared to other female condoms. FDA approval is expected in 2014. Photo credit: PATH.

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (NES+EE)

The NES+EE Contraceptive Vaginal Ring is the first long-term hormonal method completely under the woman’s control that lasts for one year. It is used “3-weeks in, 1-week out” to mimic a normal menstrual cycle. FDA approval is expected in 2015. Photo credit: Population Council.

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: Sayana Press

Sayana Press is a three-month, progestin-only injectable contraceptive product packaged in a small, prefilled, autodisable device. Sayana Press will make it easier for women to access injectable contraceptives in their communities and homes. Photo credit: PATH.

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: Contraceptive Implants

Sino-Implant (II)®, Implanon™, and Jadelle® are long-lasting contraceptive implants that are safe, highly effective, and quickly reversible. These methods are approved for safe use and on the market. Photo credit: FHI 360.

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: SILCS Diaphragm + a Contraceptive Gel or TFV Gel

The SILCS Diaphragm, a new diaphragm that is "one size fits most" when used with a contraceptive gel, would be a nonhormonal and woman-controlled method that prevents unintended pregnancy. It could also be used with Tenofovir gel to prevent HIV and HSV-2. Photo credit: PATH.

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: MZL Combination Topical Gel

This gel, applied by a woman up to 24 hours before sex, is a woman-controlled method that would prevent unintended pregnancy, HIV, HSV-2 (the virus that causes some forms of herpes), and HPV (the virus that causes most forms of cervical cancer). Photo credit: Population Council.

An Introduction to Contraceptive Technologies: 90-day Tenofovir + LNG IVR

This vaginal ring combines hormonal contraception with the HIV treatment drug Tenofovir. This woman-controlled method would prevent unintended pregnancy and provide protection against HIV and HSV-2 (the virus that causes some forms of herpes) for 90 days. Photo credit: CONRAD.

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