Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

July 28, 2025 6:24 pm PST.

A new study finds significantly more women opted for long-acting birth control methods after B.C. started covering the cost of prescription contraceptives. Monika Gul takes a closer look.

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