As of 2024, the Centers for Disease Control have updated their Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) and Selected Practice Recommendations (SPR) for contraceptive eligibility and screening. These are evidence-based recommendations that can be easily reviewed by using the CDC MEC SPR phone app or by using the MEC color chart:

• MEC
• SPR
• CDC MEC SPR Mobile App for Apple
• CDC MEC SPR Mobile App for Android
• MEC Color Chart