BMJ  2005;331 (30 July), doi:10.1136/bmj.331.7511.0-b

Availability of emergency contraception didn't change women's practice

Over the counter availability of emergency hormonal contraception didn't change the frequency or pattern of its use by women aged 16-49 in the United Kingdom. In cross sectional surveys in 2000, 2001, and 2002, Marston and colleagues (p 271) analysed data on the contraceptive practice of women living in 7600 households. Increased availability wasn't followed by changes in women's contraceptive practice. However, more women bought emergency contraception from pharmacies rather than go to general practitioners and NHS clinics.

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