Contraception has come a long way — and the options available today look very different from what many women learned about years ago. Join renowned reproductive endocrinologist and women's health expert Dr. James Simon for an up-to-date conversation about the latest advances in contraception. From new formulations and delivery methods to long-acting options and emerging technologies, Dr. Simon will walk through what's available now, what's on the horizon, and how to consider the right fit for your body, your health history, and your life. Whether you're revisiting your options after years on the same method or exploring contraception for the first time, this talk will give you the knowledge to have a more informed, confident conversation with your healthcare provider.

James A. Simon, MD, CCD, MSCP, IF, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist based in Washington, D.C., and a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Simon specializes in patient-focused care for women spanning the reproductive life cycle, from adolescence to childbirth through menopause. He has served as principal investigator on more than 400 clinical trials, research grants, and scholarships related to women’s health, and is the author of more than 800 published articles, abstracts, chapters, and the paperback book: Restore Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Reviving Her Sexual Desire and Passion for Life. Dr. Simon earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. He completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at The George Washington University Hospital and a fellowship in endocrinology and infertility at Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center.