I’m a GP – here’s how the weather could make your contraception LESS effective

THE VAST majority of women in the UK are using some form of contraception. Whether it’s taking the Pill each day, using a patch, a ring or condoms – 85 per cent rely on birth control methods, according to Statista. 1 High temperatures can render your pill less effective But, experts are warning that in some cases, the hot weather could interfere with certain types of contraception. Contraception is created from chemicals, some of which are sensitive to heat. This means that if stored in high, or even low, temperatures contraception can become less effective and could put you at… Read Full Article