Increased Use of Emergency Contraception Among Teens as Sexual Activity Declines: CDC Survey
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the use of emergency contraception, also known as "morning after" pills, has more than doubled among American women since they were approved for over-the-counter sale. The CDC's National Survey of Family Growth also revealed a decline in teen sex, with fewer male teens reporting having had sex compared to previous years. Additionally, the survey found that the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control has tripled since 2010 among women aged 15 to 44. However, dissatisfaction with IUDs and side effects were cited as reasons for discontinuation.
