According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2022, around 41 percent of young women stated they did not use contraception because it was uncomfortable for them. Among middle aged and elderly women the most common reason was no longer needing birth control due to infertility, menopause or other conditions.
Reasons for women never using contraception in South Korea as of September 2022, by age group
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