LOCKDOWN EFFECT- Women being forced to turn to unregulated sources of contraception during lockdown “is deeply worrying”, a charity has said. Clinics have reduced their opening hours or shut entirely during the pandemic, meaning many women are struggling to access family planning services. Tracey Forsyth, lead contraceptive nurse the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, is urging women to avoid buying contraception from unverified sources online.
“Medication purchased on sites like eBay might be fake, may offer no protection against unplanned pregnancy, and could be unsafe,” she said. “There is no guarantee that the pills in the packet are what is being advertised. “If women are struggling to get their usual method through their usual route, they should seek help from regulated online pharmacies who can provide up to a 6-month supply of the contraceptive pill, delivered to their door.”…
