Aug 21, 2026 – 9.09amMore women are ditching the contraceptive pill in favour of fertility tracking apps marketed as being equally effective at avoiding pregnancies without any side effects.Some are making the switch because they have experienced irregular bleeding, mood disturbances or other undesirable effects from the pill, while others just want to experience their natural cycles and don’t like the idea of messing with their hormones.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Euan BlackHealth and wellness reporterEuan Black is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter.Fetching latest articles