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General Contraception

Emergency Contraception

  • Emergency Hormonal
  • Emergency Coil

Routine Contraception

Long acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods

The most effective and long lasting contraceptive methods - offering protection for months to years after one treatment.

  • Implant
  • Intrauterine System (IUS, hormonal coil)
  • Intra-Uterine Device (IUD, copper coil)
  • Depo-Provera Injection

For these methods attend a clinic, use our clinic finder.

Non-LARC methods

  • Oestrogen and progestogen containing methods

    • Combined Contraceptive Pill

    • Vaginal Ring

    • Contraceptive Patch

    • Progestogen Only Pill (mini pill)

    • Female Sterilisation or Male Vasectomy

  • Barrier methods

    • Male Condom

    • Female Condom

    • Diaphragm or Cap

Find out more about contraception 

  • NHS Contraception
  • The Brook Contraception Tool
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