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UK Abortion Seekers Shift to Fertility Awareness Methods

1/23/2025

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A recent study in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health highlights a significant shift among UK abortion seekers, with fertility awareness methods gaining traction as hormonal contraception usage declines. Alarmingly, the percentage of individuals using no contraception surged from 55.8% to 69.6%. In response, Natural Cycles has initiated a Reproductive UK Women’s Health Initiative to enhance education and access to contraception.

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A recent study in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health highlights a significant shift among UK abortion seekers, with fertility awareness methods gaining traction as hormonal contraception usage declines. Alarmingly, the percentage of individuals using no contraception surged from 55.8% to 69.6%. In response, Natural Cycles has initiated a Reproductive UK Women’s Health Initiative to enhance education and access to contraception.