strategy

Improving contraceptive methods

Synonyms:
Providing safe contraceptive methods
Offering adequate contraceptives
Providing sufficient contraceptives
Context:
Whereas in the USA, the most common form of contraception is female sterilization, in northern Europe women prefer the intrauterine device (IUD).
Implementation:
Since 1999, 4 new contraceptive methods have been introduced to the USA. These methods are the monthly hormonal injectible, the vaginal ring (worn 3 weeks out of the month, releases a daily dose of etonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) the patch (as for the vaginal ring, self-administered, once weekly for 3 week), and the levonorgestrel intrauterine device.
Values:
Unsafe
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-beingGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal