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Contraception
Contraception
Emergency contraception pill
The emergency contraception (EC) pill (previously called the ‘morning after pill’) can be taken after unprotected sex to prevent an unintended pregnancy.
Implant (Sub-dermal Implant)
A contraceptive sub-dermal implant is a small, flexible rod that’s placed just under the skin of your upper inner arm. It is the fourth most popular method of contraception in the UK.
Intrauterine contraception (coils)
Intrauterine contraception (IUC) is a small device which is put in your uterus (womb). There are 2 main types.
Hormonal coil (LNG-IUD or IUS)
The hormonal coil is a small T shaped plastic device that is fitted in your womb.
Non-hormonal coil (IUD)
An IUD is a small, flexible plastic and copper device that’s put into your uterus.
Injection
The contraceptive injection contains the hormone progestogen and offers medium term prevention of pregnancy.
Sayana Press
Sayana Press is given by an injection under the skin, into the front of your upper thigh or abdomen (area of your tummy under your belly button) every 12 - 13 weeks.
Combined pill
The hormones in the combined pill prevent pregnancy. There are different types of the combined pill.
Patch
The patch releases oestrogen and progesterone into your blood stream.
Vaginal ring
The ring is a small, soft plastic ring that you place inside your vagina.
Progestogen-only pill
The progestogen-only pill (also known as ‘POP’) is a small tablet that releases progestogen.
External-use condom
Condoms are the only contraceptive method that protect against both STIs and unintended pregnancies.
Internal-use condom
Condoms are the only contraceptive method that protect against both STIs and unintended pregnancies.
Diaphragms and cervical caps
Diaphragms/caps are domes made of soft silicone. You insert them into your vagina before sex to cover the cervix, so that sperm cannot get into the womb.
Natural family planning
Natural family planning is a means of monitoring your monthly fertility cycle to plan for or avoid pregnancy.
Sterilisation
Sterilisation involves blocking or sealing the fallopian tubes, which link the ovaries to the womb (uterus).
Vasectomy
Vasectomy involves cutting and sealing or tying the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis.
Information for intrauterine device insertion (copper or levonorgestrel coil) for contraception
COC - Extended information
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