Contraceptive Use
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Data are for the U.S.
- Percent of women aged 15-44 currently using the pill: 15.9%
- Percent of women aged 15-44 currently using long-acting reversible contraception (Intrauterine device or contraceptive implant) 8.0%
- Percent of women aged 15-44 currently using female sterilization: 14.3%
- Percent of women aged 15-44 currently using male sterilization: 4.5%
Source: Key Statistics from the National Survey of Family Growth (data are for 2011-2015)
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- Page last updated: July 15, 2016
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