Contraception use
Almost a quarter of women surveyed about contraception and choice admit they have never considered changing from the contraceptive method they are currently using.
Contraception use
1 in 10 women say they are too uncomfortable to ask their partner to wear a condom.
Unplanned pregnancy
A Marie Stopes International survey revealed that an unplanned pregnancy was a reality for over half of the 2,003 Australian women surveyed.
Unplanned pregnancy
60% of these women were using contraception at the time they fell pregnant.
Unplanned pregnancy
The chances of a woman becoming pregnant from a single act of unprotected sex increases from almost nothing on day one of her period to 25% on the day prior to ovulation.
Talking to your GP
Research shows that 3 out of 10 Australian women have never visited their doctor specifically to talk about contraception or to have a contraception check-up.
Talking to your GP
49% of all women said that their doctor had never asked about their contraception during a check up.
Talking to your GP
7 out of 10 women said that their doctor had never encouraged them to consider alternative forms of contraception.
References
Safer sex and contraception fast facts – Family planning Victoria. Available at www.fpv.org.au. [Accessed December 2010].
Marie Stopes International Australia. Media release: research shows women place low priority on contraception. 25 August 2010.
Marie Stopes International Australia. Real Choices: Women, contraception and unplanned pregnancy. January 2008. Available at www.mariestopes.com.au/research. [Accessed December 2010 ].
IMP-10-AUS-7288-PE. First issued February 2011.
References
Marie Stopes International Australia. Media release: research shows women place low priority on contraception. 25 August 2010.
Marie Stopes International Australia. Real Choices: Women, contraception and unplanned pregnancy. January 2008. Available at www.mariestopes.com.au/research. [Accessed December 2010 ].
IMP-10-AUS-7288-PE. First issued February 2011.