Davina McCall's latest documentary, Pill Revolution, looks at the issues that come with contraceptives in depth, with Channel 4 surveying over 4,000 women and people assigned female at birth to find out more.
The contraceptive pill has been offered on the NHS since the 1960s, known as one of the most significant medical advances of the 20th century. Its impact can't be overstated, and the pill has been credited with giving millions of women freedom and control over their bodies.
In Channel 4's survey, a huge 77% of combined pill users reported side effects, with 33% choosing to stop taking it as a result. Pill Revolution also highlights the mental health issues associated with the method. 36% of those surveyed said they'd experienced low mood, depression or anxiety on the pill, but worldwide the research is limited.
Among the pill users surveyed for the documentary, 69% take the break, with 48% doing so because they thought they had to.
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