“I ended a 7-year relationship after having my contraceptive implant removed – was that hormonal change to blame?

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“I ended a 7-year relationship after having my contraceptive implant removed – was that hormonal change to blame?

By Sophie Cockerham

11 months ago

10 min read

Just four weeks after having her contraceptive implant removed, writer Sophie Cockerham ended her seven-year relationship. And asking newly single friends about their contraceptive habits, she noticed a pattern. Shortly after ditching hormonal contraception, women were ending their long-term relationships. It may sound like a coincidence but, after digging a little deeper, Sophie’s discovered a connection…


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