Table 1

Sexual and reproductive characteristics of participants

Age
 Range40–52 years
 Mean45 years
Relationship status
 Single2
 Different gender11
 Same gender1
Children (biological)
 Yes10
 No4
Experiencing perimenopausal symptoms8
Current use of HRT6
Current contraceptive method
 Intrauterine system4
 Progestogen-only pill3
 Implant2
 Copper intrauterine device1
 Condoms1
 Vasectomy1
 None2
Previous number of contraceptive methods used
 2–38
 4–55
 6+1
Location (England)
 South East & London7
 South West6
 North West1
  • HRT, hormone replacement therapy.