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Autonomy is related to the essence of decision making in contraceptive use. research proves that autonomy has occurred in developing countries. This literature is intended to the link between autonomy with contraceptive use and how it measure. Literature search reviews are conducted online using databases such as OPAC and PMC. Twenty articles fulfilling the criteria for discussion included articles. Most studies were conducted in the states of Africa and parts of Asia. Most of the literature defines female autonomy using theory from previous literature. And the study proves that there is a link between autonomy and use of contraception. More than half of women are found to have lower autonomy. Monthly household income, having a husband who works, being in a large family structure, being in a monogamous marriage, knowledgeable and having a good attitude toward maternal and child health care services are positively associated with womens autonomy. Measurement of autonomy is carried out using direct and indirect dimensions. The direct dimension links participation in decision making related to the economy, household and mobility. Another dimension is assessing womens attitudes towards domestic violence. The dimensions are indirectly related to proxies that affect womens status such as employment, education or media exposure.