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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rachel Clun

‘Significant increase’ in women seeking abortions who use natural contraceptive methods, study suggests

There has been a “significant increase” in the proportion of women seeking abortions who are using natural methods to prevent pregnancy rather than hormonal contraceptives, a study has suggested.

Anecdotal evidence suggests the increase in natural birth control methods, which include fertility tracking apps, has been influenced by the rise of “hormone hesitancy” on social media, new research highlights.

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