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Reliance on fertility apps on rise in England and Wales, study shows

Reliance on fertility apps on rise in England and Wales, study shows



Trend away from hormonal contraception corresponds to rise in abortion rates, say researchersWomen in England and Wales are increasingly ditching the pill in favour of fertility-tracking apps, raising the risk of a rise in unplanned pregnancies, a study suggests.Researchers concluded there had been a shift in attitudes towards contraception in the last five years, from “more reliable” hormonal options, such as the pill and the implant, to “fertility awareness-based methods”. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/13/reliance-on-fertility-apps-on-rise-in-england-and-wales-study-shows

Author : Andrew Gregory Health editor

Publish date : 2025-01-13 23:30:00

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