Promoting and Encouraging Family Planning Activities Fuels Contraceptives Market

The best way to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases among men and women, and unintended pregnancies among women and teenagers is to use effective contraceptives and birth control. Depending upon the correct and consistent use of contraceptive pills, shots, rings, and patches, and barrier, fertility awareness-based, and hormonal options, the chances of preventing STDs and unplanned pregnancies are quite high.

Even though the contraceptives market is a large one, it has been growing at a rather modest rate. According to Transparency Market Research, the global contraceptives market is anticipated to register a 3.10% CAGR from 2014 to 2020, expanding from a value of US$15.7 bn in 2013 to US$19.6 bn in 2020.

Let’s take a look at some of the major developments in the contraceptives market that made news this month.

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New Law in Two US States Allows Sale of Contraceptives without Doctor Visit 

Women in Oregon and California will soon be able to purchase birth control without getting a prescription from a doctor. By presenting necessary information to a pharmacist in the form of a questionnaire regarding their medical history, contraceptives such as patches, pills, and rings will be sold to women in these two US states. The new law is designed to make contraceptives more convenient and affordable to women and address the increasing rates of unintended pregnancies. According an article in the New York Times, an estimated 3.3 million annual pregnancies in the US are unintended. Those advocating the new law are planning to convince other states to adopt similar proposals.

Women in World’s Poorest Countries Report Unprecedented Use of Modern Contraceptives 

A report released by Family Planning 2020 in the second week of November reveals that more number of girls and women in the world’s poorest countries have been voluntarily using modern contraceptives to delay or avoid a pregnancy. Since 2012, there have been an additional 24.4 million women and girls using contraceptives. This has resulted in the averting of 111,000 maternal deaths, 26.8 million unsafe abortions, and 80 million unintended pregnancies. These numbers indicate the progress these countries have made in enabling women to access family planning methods. 

Oral Contraceptives May Reduce Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

A new study shows that patients of rheumatoid arthritis who take oral contraceptives are likely to witness a reduction in their symptoms. The pill may help quell severe swelling, pain, stiffness, and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. A professor at Germany’s University Hospital Regensburg and one of the authors of the study, Dr. Rainer Straub said that oral contraceptives could work because they locally affect the central nervous system. Arthritis Research UK stresses on the strong link between hormones and arthritis, which forms the basis of this study.    

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The global contraceptives market is characterized by the presence of strong players such as Reckitt Benckiser plc, CooperSurgical, Inc., Bayers AG, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Pfizer, Inc., Actavis, Inc., Church & Dwight, Co., Inc., The Female Health Company, Merck & Co., Inc., and Mayer Laboratories, Inc.

UNICEF-led Initiatives for Use of Contraceptives for Improved Maternal Health in Third World Countries to Push Market to New Heights

According to the World Health Organization, globally, in 2013, 289,000 deaths of women were reported during pregnancy and childbirth, a 45% decline from the 1990 mortality level. Most deaths occurred due to unavailability of skilled regular and emergency care. Since 1990, maternal mortality has more than halved in countries in Northern Africa and Asia.

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Despite improved access to maternal healthcare, in sub-Saharan Africa, the risk of maternal death remains very high, at 1 in 38. 

Worldwide, more than 10% women either do not have access to or do not use effective contraception methods. The global number of maternal deaths can be cut by as much as one-third if the family planning needs are satisfied by universal access to contraception. 

Contraceptives – Best Way to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases

“Safe sex”, today, means protection from unintended pregnancy as well as sexually transmitted diseases (STD). These complications, which arise out of sexual activity, have serious biological and clinical implications, thus the selection of contraception is of paramount importance.

Whilst STDs pose a health risk to everyone, women are positioned to lose more than men due to irresponsible sexual behavior. So much so that STDs can cause serious damage and may even lead to permanent infertility or death. 

Sexual activity among teenagers with multiple sex partners is strongly linked with cervical cancer in the long run – a disease that men don’t need to bother about. Women who are carriers of STDs have more chances of passing the disease to their baby, causing infant sickness or even death.

How do Contraceptives Prevent Unintended Pregnancy?

For Men

Condoms – they are usually made from latex rubber and act as a barrier to prevent contact between the vagina and semen, genital lesions, and infectious genital discharges. 

Male Sterilization – this is a quick procedure that blocks or cuts the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicle to the penis.

For Women

Diaphragm – this is a rubber disk with a stretchable rim and is used to cover the cervix.

Oral Contraceptives – these give protection against pregnancy by a combination of progestin and estrogen.

Depo-Provera – this is a hormone-based contraceptive that is meant to be injected.

Implants – these are synthesized from small rubber rods and are surgically implanted under the skin to release contraceptive steroids.

IUD – this is a T-shaped device, which is a placed inside the uterus by a healthcare professional.

Female Sterilization – permanent contraception done surgically.

Emergency Contraception – this is a chemical contraceptive that needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex to prevent unplanned pregnancy.

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Morning After IUD – needs to be taken within 5 days of unprotected sex.

Industry Activities Raise Awareness about Contraceptives

Bayer Healthcare, a major market player for contraceptives, along with several NGOs, observes September 26th as World Contraception Day every year. This helps raise awareness about the advantage of contraceptives. In North America, implementation of the Affordable Care Act for favorable reimbursement policies for contraceptives has boosted the contraceptives market.