British Families Are Increasingly Turning To Contraception As A Means Of Taking Control Of The Timing Of Their Parenthood. According To The Government’S Official Statistics, Total Contraception Use In The Uk Is Estimated To Have Been Used By Around 36.7% Of Women Aged 16 To 49 During The Financial Year 2016-17. The Figure Is Significantly Higher Than That Recorded Just Five Years Ago When It Stood At 30.9%. February 27, 2024 by Margaret Hanson