Spain: New data on use of emergency contraception
September 2024. In Spain, almost 40% of women of reproductive age report having used emergency contraception pills (ECPs) at least once in their lifetime. Ever use of ECPs is more frequent among women 25 to 39 years of age, and particularly in the age range of 30 to 34, which is also the population with lower use of other contraceptive methods.
The Spanish Society of Contraception (SEC) and the Spanish Contraception Foundation (FEC) just published the findings of the 2024 survey on contraception in Spain. The survey was carried out by the Sigmados between in June 2024. Read the full report here.
SEC surveys are the main source of information about contraceptive use and behavior trends in Spain. Previous surveys and population studies findings can be consulted here: https://sec.es/area-cientifica/observatorio/documentos-observatorio/.
