WHAT IS

CONTRACEPTION?

CONTRACEPTION AT A GLANCE

There is a contraception method to suit everyone.

You can choose permanent, long-acting or short-acting to fit your lifestyle. 

It’s a great idea to talk through the different methods with your healthcare provider to find the one perfect for you.

WHAT IS CONTRACEPTION?

Contraception, also known as birth control, is a way of preventing pregnancy. This can be through the use of medicines, devices or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different methods of contraception, and some are more effective than others.

HOW DO CONTRACEPTIVE METHODS WORK?

Although all contraceptive methods work in different ways, contraception, in one way or another, prevents sperm from meeting and fertilising an egg which is how pregnancy starts.

DO ALL METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION WORK AS WELL AS OTHERS?

Some forms of contraception are more effective at preventing pregnancy than others.
 For example, long-acting contraception.

LONG-ACTING CONTRACEPTIVES ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH METHOD TO USE?

No contraceptive method is 100% perfect and different people prefer different methods. The most important thing is to find the right method for you. Your preferred method of contraception might also change over time depending on your age, lifestyle, health and relationship status.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTRACEPTION?

There are currently 15 different methods of contraception in the UK and counting.
They can be grouped into 3 main categories.

MANY DIFFERENT CONTRACEPTION OPTIONS