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    Do pregnancy prevention apps work? Jump to media player There's a debate in Sweden over their reliability after women reported unwanted pregnancies.
    • 13 Aug 18
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Natural Cycles: Do pregnancy prevention apps work?

There's a debate in Sweden over the reliability of pregnancy prevention apps after women spoke out about unwanted pregnancies. The BBC's Maddy Savage reports.

  • 13 Aug 2018
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