Do you use contraception at present? | Yes | 55 | 23 |
No | 24 | 10 |
In a same sex relationship | 2 | 1 |
No, partner uses condoms | 21 | 9 |
Not in a relationship | 5 | 2 |
Do you suffer from or undertake any of the following that may affect your contraceptive choices? | Smoking | 0 | 0 |
History of deep vein thrombosis | 5 | 2 |
History of heart disease | 5 | 2 |
Migraine | 10 | 4 |
Did not answer | 83 | 35 |
Type of contraception used | Progestogen-only pill | 7 | 3 |
Progestogen implant (eg, Nexplanon) | 12 | 5 |
Progestogen injection (eg, Depo-Provera) | 5 | 2 |
Intrauterine device – copper | 5 | 2 |
Intrauterine device – hormonal (eg, Mirena or Jaydess) | 19 | 8 |
Condoms – male | | |
Female sterilisation | 5 | 2 |
Male sterilisation | 5 | 2 |
None | 12 | 5 |
Did not answer | 5 | 2 |
| 26 | 11 |
Are there contraceptive methods you have been told you cannot use? | Yes | 24 | 10 |
No | 66 | 28 |
Did not answer | 9 | 4 |
Reasons given for not using contraceptive methods (optional response) | Irregular cycles | | 1 |
Lack of efficacy | 1 |
Familial history of deep vein thrombosis | 3 |
Overweight | 3 |
High blood pressure | 2 |
Who do you speak to about contraception? | General practitioner | 42 | 18 |
Practice nurse | 26 | 11 |
Family planning clinic | 26 | 11 |
Gynaecologist | 5 | 2 |
Genitourinary medicine clinic | 2 | 1 |
Pharmacist | 0 | 0 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Did not respond | 14 | 6 |