New Mexico Medical Society

For the 15-19 year old age group, New Mexico has the 4th highest pregnancy rate in the nation. (Guttmacher Institute, September 2006)
The most recent data available indicates 44% of New Mexico women giving birth stated that the pregnancy was unintended (in 2002: 33.8% mistimed, 10.5% unwanted). *
Although more contraceptive methods are available than at any other time in history, 57% of women not trying to get pregnant were not using a contraceptive method in 2002.*
Among women not using contraception, 29% cited difficulty obtaining contraception and 14% reported side effects with their method as reasons for not using contraception.*

To increase the knowledge and understanding of contraceptive options of New Mexico healthcare providers.
To decrease the rate of unintended pregnancy in New Mexico.

The workgroup developed a grid of all available contraceptive methods to provide introductory information for providers and patients. All-Options Contraception Grid

Committee Chairs:

For further information, please contact Annie Jung at cpi@nmms.org or 505-828-0237.