Over a third of Irish women between the ages of 17 and 45 have had an unplanned pregnancy due to contraception failing, a new study has revealed. The study surveyed a national sample of 1,014 women aged 17-45 and revealed that over half of Irish women use contraception methods most linked to failure. However, the majority of women surveyed use forms of contraception which are the least effective in preventing pregnancy. Overall, 35pc of the women surveyed said they had sex where the contraception failed, and claimed it resulted in a pregnancy. One in five women surveyed said they must travel outside their town, city, or village to access the contraception they are currently using.

Source: Irish Independent November 24, 2020 09:45 UTC