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