Around 10% of women find talking to their GP about birth control just as bad as a visit to the dentist, a survey has claimed.
The Bayer Healthcare poll also found that around a quarter of women hadn't spoken to their doctor about contraception at all, with a further 56% even admitting to feeling uncomfortable discussing the issue with their partner.
In all, women spend less than 10 minutes a year discussing contraception with their GP - this despite the fact that 39% admitted to having had sex with their most recent partner before they got to their third date.
Dr Tina Peers, consultant in contraception and sexual health, said: "There is more choice than ever for women of all ages - there are actually 15 methods of contraception and as an example, there are over 20 different types of oral contraceptives available, but women in their 20s and 30s seem to be denying themselves the chance to make an informed choice. "
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