THE CONTRACEPTIVE TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION

The past few decades have witnessed major developments in contraceptive technology that can only be described as a revolution. The past few decades have witnessed major developments in contraceptive technology that can only be described as a revolution. Before these developments, contraceptive choice was limited to either cautiously-related methods which lacked in effectiveness or permanent methods. Contraceptive choices have been broadened. Contraception was moved outside the bedroom by the development of methods such as the pill. People no longer had to make the choice between a method to be used at every coitus or a permanent method; long-acting reversible methods now offer protection ranging from one month to several years. Highly effective but reversible methods became an available option. Technical developments have allowed sterilization to be performed as an out-patient procedure and without the need for general anaesthesia. The fruits of the contraceptive technology revolution have been enjoyed by hundreds of millions of people all around the world: people living in the most varied circumstances