Conversations in Contraception

Centering patient access, equity, and experience in every conversation.
Introduction

The short videos appearing on this page reflect key insights drawn from the Rowan Foundation’s 2025 roundtable, “Informed Choices: Improving Contraceptive Outcomes for Women.” Sponsored by the Rowan Foundation, the roundtable was hosted by the University of Houston Student Health Center and Campus Pharmacy, and included a panel of medical experts in women’s health.

Voices from the Community

First, we hear the compelling stories of four community members whose experiences highlight the real-life impact of dangerous blood clots linked to estrogen-based contraception and helped to inform the expert panel discussion by giving voice to these life-changing challenges.”

David Rowan

Alyson Layser

Dru West

Aynslee Roberts

Insights

The six videos below reflect the key insights shared by the experts during the “Informed Choices” roundtable.

Part 1.  Access & Education

Part 2. Societal & Cultural Considerations

Part 3. Provider Training & Support

Part 4. Disparities in Access & Contraceptive Equity

Part 5. Patient Satisfaction

Part 6. Side Effects

Calls to Action

The roundtable panel identified a broad and multi-pronged call to action that encompasses providers, policymakers, public health professionals, patients, and the wider public.

These imperatives are reflected in the seventh and final video installment in this series shown here.

Additional Information
  • Access the full proceedings of the Informed Choices roundtable here.
  • Learn more about the mission of the Rowan Foundation.
  • Donate today to support the Rowan Foundation’s efforts to help reduce the number of lives lost to preventable blood clots.