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Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: How USAID Is Meeting Women’s Needs
To ensure women have access to a wide range of contraceptives, USAID supports the research and development of safe, effective, and acceptable contraceptive technologies designed to be used in low-resource settings. Most methods shown are in development.Photo credit: Miguel Samper.
Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: The 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. Pilot introduction in Malawi and Zambia is planned for 2015. Photo credit: Patrick McKern/PATH..
Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: NES+EE Contraceptive Vaginal Ring
The NES+EE Contraceptive Vaginal Ring is the first long-term hormonal method under women’s control. It is used “3-weeks in, 1-week out” to mimic a normal menstrual cycle over the course of a year. Application for USFDA approval will be submitted in 2016.Photo credit: Julie Sitney/Population Council.
Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: Sayana Press
Sayana Press is a 3-month, progestin-only, injectable contraceptive packaged in a small, prefilled, single-use device. Sayana Press is safe and effective and will make it easier for women to access injectable contraceptives in their communities.Photo credit: Will Boase/PATH.
Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: Contraceptive Implants
Implanon™, Jadelle®, and Sino-Implant (II)® are long-lasting contraceptive implants that are safe, highly effective, and quickly reversible. USAID has supported the research, introduction, or distribution of these products. Photo credit: Tobin Jones/JHPIEGO.
Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: The SILCS Diaphragm
The SILCS Diaphragm, a new "one size fits most" diaphragm used with a contraceptive gel, is a non-hormonal, woman-controlled method that prevents unintended pregnancy. SILCS, also marketed as the Caya diaphragm, is now available in more than 20 countries.Photo credit: Mike Wang/PATH.
Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: The Vaginal Ring with Tenofovir
This woman-controlled method combines hormonal contraception with protection against HIV and HSV-2 (the virus that causes some forms of herpes) for 90 days. The first studies in women to test safety and acceptability are currently ongoing.Photo credit: CONRAD.
Innovations in Contraceptive Technologies: Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS)
The LLNG-IUS is one of the most effective and long-lasting contraceptive methods available, with the added benefit of treating heavy menstrual bleeding. Introduction activities are planned for Kenya, Senegal, and Madagascar.Photo credit: Actavis and Medicines360.
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