My Birth Control is an interactive website that aids people in finding contraception that works for them. Patients fill out a free guide that provides them with information about contraception options connected to their values, then they receive a printable summary of what options they preferred and questions to ask their healthcare providers. It is available in both English and Spanish.
Key Findings
- The trial testing the effectiveness of My Birth Control involved a young and diverse patient population. Nearly half (46%) of 758 participants were under 25 years old, and two-thirds (66%) identified as African American/Black, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Hispanic/Latino.
- Compared to standard clinic visits, people who used My Birth Control had a more positive healthcare experience, more knowledge about their contraceptive options, and greater satisfaction with the information they received. The tool did not affect whether they continued using contraception.
What It Means to Us
Our council is made up of many diverse individuals—from people considering family planning to those simply attempting to make sense of how birth control would impact their health. Regardless, reproductive health impacts many of us!
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