Our Statement of Support for Over-the-Counter Access to a Progestin-only Pill
The Population Council believes that there is compelling effectiveness and safety data to support over-the-counter (OTC) status for oral contraception progestin-only pills (POP), such [...]
A Nestorone-Only Vaginal Ring for Contraception
Identifying gaps within current contraceptive options is essential to expanding access for all individuals. Currently, several contraceptives provide limited options for individuals with estrogen [...]
Dual Prevention Pill for the Prevention of HIV and Unintended Pregnancy
Young women worldwide are confronted with two significant health risks: unintended pregnancy and HIV infection. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective method of [...]
A Conversation with Régine Sitruk-Ware
Régine Sitruk-Ware, distinguished scientist at the Population Council, is the recipient of the 2022 Society of Family Planning Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor is [...]
World Contraception Day
From IUDs to implants and vaginal rings, our Center for Biomedical Research (CBR) has brought nine products to market. More than 170 million women [...]
Intravaginal Ring Containing Etonogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol, and QGriffithsin (EEQ IVR) to Prevent Pregnancy and HIV
There is a significant unmet need for multipurpose prevention technology (MPT) products that protect women against HIV and/or unintended pregnancy. Although several MPTs are in [...]
The Nestorone®/Ethinyl Estradiol One-Year Vaginal Contraceptive System
While several contraceptive methods have been developed for short- and long-term protection against pregnancy, women’s needs differ and may change over the course of [...]
International Committee for Contraception Research (ICCR)
Established by the Population Council in 1970, the ICCR is an international advisory board that contributes to the development of new contraceptives and reproductive [...]