Contraception: An unfinished revolution
March 2025. In the United Kingdom, Bpas releases the 2nd edition of “Contraception, Re-Imagined: The Unfinished Revolution”. This report uncovers significant barriers to contraceptive access, growing dissatisfaction with existing options, and a rising demand for non-hormonal alternatives. The report is based on a survey of 1,000 women aged 18-45. Some of the findings are:
- Data to get a full and reliable picture of the latest trends in contraceptive use in the UK, is not easily available.
- 49% of women face barriers to accessing contraception (wait times, high costs, or interference from partners or family).
- 1 in 7 women are dissatisfied with their contraception due to side effects, including mood swings, weight gain, and anxiety.
- There is a clear demand for new solutions: 72% of women are excited about non-hormonal options like contragestives, and 76% would trust their male partners to take on the responsibility with long-acting contraception.
Bpas calls to re-imagine contraception and create a future where women have better options that suit their needs. Visit https://bpas-campaigns.org/contraception/contraception-futures/ to know more and access the report here.
