CONTRACEPTION

Contraception refers to the methods that are used to prevent pregnancy. Some methods of contraception can also be used to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Contraception is FREE on the NHS for all ages and you can get it from a range of places including Brook services and your GP.

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Methods of contraception

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IUD: The Copper Coil

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IUS: The Hormonal Coil

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Contraceptive Implant: Nexplanon Implant

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Contraceptive Injection

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Condoms

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Internal (or female) condoms

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Can be used in an emergency

Protect against STIs & pregnancy

You use when you have sex

You use every day

May help heavy periods

Last for months or years

Are permanent
Contraceptives that:
Can be used in an emergency
The Emergency Contraceptive Pill: The Morning After Pill

IUD: The Copper Coil
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Contraceptives that:
Protect against STIs & pregnancy
Condoms

Internal (or female) condoms
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Contraceptives that:
You use when you have sex
Condoms

Internal (or female) condoms

Diaphragms and caps
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Contraceptives that:
You use every day
The Combined Pill: The Pill

Progestogen Only Pill: The Mini Pill

Fertility awareness methods
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Contraceptives that:
May help heavy periods
The Combined Pill: The Pill

Contraceptive Patch: The Patch

Contraceptive Ring: The Vaginal Ring
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Contraceptives that:
Last for months or years
Contraceptive Implant: Nexplanon Implant

Contraceptive Injection

IUD: The Copper Coil

IUS: The Hormonal Coil
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Contraceptives that:
Are permanent
Sterilisation: Vasectomy and Tubal Occlusion

Female sterilisation (also called tubal occlusion) is done by cutting, sealing or blocking the fallopian tubes which carry an egg from the ovary to the uterus (womb).

Male sterilisation (also called a vasectomy) this is done by cutting and sealing or tying the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis.
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What works best for you will depend on your preferences. Remember, you can always talk through your options with a doctor or nurse. Find a Service
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Emergency Contraception: The IUD or the Morning After Pill

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The Combined Pill: The Pill

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Progestogen Only Pill: The Mini Pill

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Contraceptive Patch: The Patch

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Diaphragms and caps

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Contraceptive Ring: The Vaginal Ring

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The Emergency Contraceptive Pill: The Morning After Pill

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Sterilisation: Vasectomy and Tubal Occlusion

Contraception
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Fertility awareness methods

Contraception
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Info & Advice

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Remembering to take your pill

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Talking about condoms with your partner

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Unsure which one is right for you?

Which contraceptive is right for me?

Can be used in an emergency

The Emergency Contraceptive Pill: The Morning After Pill

IUD: The Copper Coil

Protect against STIs & pregnancy

Condoms

Internal (or female) condoms

You use when you have sex

Condoms

Internal (or female) condoms

Diaphragms and caps

You use every day

The Combined Pill: The Pill

Progestogen Only Pill: The Mini Pill

Fertility awareness methods

May help heavy periods

The Combined Pill: The Pill

Contraceptive Patch: The Patch

Contraceptive Ring: The Vaginal Ring

Last for months or years

Contraceptive Implant: Nexplanon Implant

Contraceptive Injection

IUD: The Copper Coil

IUS: The Hormonal Coil

Are permanent

Sterilisation: Vasectomy and Tubal Occlusion

Unsure which one is right for you?

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