The pill (combined oral contraceptive pill)
The combined oral contraceptive pill, usually called 'the pill', is a type of contraception (birth control) that can also help control your periods.
Read more
Contraceptive implant
A contraceptive implant is inserted under your skin and offers an effective, convenient, long-term contraception option, safe for use by most women.
Read more
Contraceptive injection
Read about the contraceptive injection, a type of hormonal birth control that needs to be given every 3 months to prevent pregnancy.
Read more
Contraception options
Some types of contraception (birth control) are easier to use or more effective than others - know how to make the best choice for you.
Read more
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a reliable method of contraception (birth control). Find out about the copper IUD and the hormonal IUD.
Read more
Diaphragm (contraceptive device)
A diaphragm is a type of contraception (birth control). Find out about diaphragms, how to use them and how well they work to stop pregnancy.
Read more
Contraceptive vaginal ring
Read about the vaginal ring - a type of contraception (birth control) that works in the same way as the pill and can help control your periods.
Read more
Progestogen-only pill (mini pill)
The progestogen-only pill (POP) is a type of contraception (birth control) that is sometimes called the mini pill. Read about the types of POP.
Read more
Inserting an IUCD
A coil or intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a contraceptive device. An IUD can be removed by your doctor. Read about how this method of contraception works and how a IUD is inserted.
Read more
Condoms
Male or female condoms are important forms of contraception that can prevent most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy.
Read more