Contraception Archives

The vaginal ring is a small, soft plastic rig that you insert into your vagina.

Sterilisation is a permanent method of contraception.

The progesterone only pill - also known as the ‘mini pill’ or ‘POP’ - contains the hormone progestogen only.

Natural family planning is a method which involves assessing when a woman is most fertile and avoiding unprotected sex.

An IUS is a small, T-shaped plastic device that is inserted into your womb (uterus).

An IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic and copper device that is inserted into the womb (uterus).

Had unprotected sex? You can use emergency contraception to reduce your risk of becoming pregnant, but act fast!

Diaphragms are a method of contraception and are dome shaped devices that are inserted into the vagina before sex.

The Contraceptive patch (Evra) is similar to a plaster that sticks to your skin.

The contraceptive implant is a small, flexible plastic tube, which is placed under the skin in the upper arm.

The contraceptive injection contains the hormone progesterone.

The combined oral contraceptive is often referred to as ‘the pill’.

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