Transdermal, transvaginal and intrauterine hormone delivery systems have made highly effective contraceptive products more convenient to use. New oral contraceptive options include regimens with fewer or shorter hormone-free intervals.

In recent years, several new contraceptive options have become available in the United States. Novel hormone delivery systems such as transdermal, transvaginal and intrauterine devices have improved the convenience of highly effective contraceptive products. Like oral contraceptives and most barrier contraceptives, these devices do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

An oral contraceptive (Yasmin - Berlex) containing 3 mg of drospirenone and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol is being promoted as having a low incidence of adverse effects.