Contraception overview

Contraception you need to think about every time you have sex

There are some contraception methods you need to use each time you have sex, these include:

Contraceptive rings

Contraceptive injection

Contraceptive hormonal coil

Female

Sterilisation

Natural family planning (fertility awareness)

Contraception used as treatment

Some methods of contraception may be used as treatment for symptoms such as heavy or painful periods, these include:

Barrier methods

Contraception you need to take every day

Contraception methods you need to take every day include:

Contraceptive hormonal coil

Contraceptive pills

Contraception methods that prevent STIs

When used correctly, there are methods of contraception that can prevent STIs. These include:

Barrier methods

Contraceptive copper coil

Contraceptive implant

Contraceptive patches

Contraceptive copper coil

Emergency Contraception

Contraceptive implant

Contraception methods that last months or years

Contraceptive injection

Permanent methods

Once performed, can not be reversed