Contraception

Understand contraceptive options available to you, from hormonal to barrier methods. Find detailed information to help you choose what suits your lifestyle and health needs.

All About Female Sterilisation

Female sterilisation is a permanent birth control method that blocks the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy, usually performed as day surgery under general anaesthetic.

All About the Coil

How the coil works as a contraceptive method and what you need to know about safety and effectiveness.

Female Condoms: the Pros and Cons

Female condoms offer women control over contraception, but they're less popular in Europe than developing countries where they're more affordable.

How Contraceptive Patches Work

Contraceptive patches release hormones through your skin to prevent pregnancy, similar to the pill but without daily tablets.

How The Emergency Pill Works

Emergency pills prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation or egg implantation if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

The Contraceptive Diaphragm Explained

How the diaphragm works as birth control, its benefits, and what you need to know about using one safely.

The Hormone Implant Explained

How the hormone implant works as a contraceptive method and what to expect from the procedure.

The Pill Explained

How the pill works in your body and why taking it correctly matters for preventing pregnancy.