Most Australian women of reproductive age want to avoid pregnancy right now. While many plan to have children later, others are unsure. Equitable access to reproductive health care, including contraception, is essential to support informed choices about if and when to try to become pregnant.
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This report is one of a series from the 2024 National Women’s Health Survey, a representative survey of Australian women aged 18 to 50 years old. The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has funded Jean Hailes for Women’s Health to conduct the annual National Women’s Health Survey since 2017.
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