What Americans think about birth control: Methods, side effects, and information sources

A new YouGov survey explores Americans' experience with birth control and their opinions about it. Most American women have used hormonal birth control at some point in their lives, and majorities of Americans believe that the birth control pill is safe and an effective way to prevent pregnancy. A majority also believe that intrauterine devices are effective, though only about half feel they are very or somewhat safe while nearly one-quarter believe they are unsafe.