From Mercury to Microneedles: A Brief History of Contraceptive Innovation

Woman holds up a packet of contraceptive pills and points to them

FHI 360

Idea POSTED Sep 23, 2021

Throughout history, people have sought to manage their fertility. Some early methods used to prevent pregnancy were dangerous and ineffective, whereas others informed the development of modern contraceptive methods used widely today. This World Contraceptive Day, travel back in time with FHI 360 and the CTI Exchange to view the history of contraceptive innovation through an interactive timeline, From Mercury to Microneedles.