IUDs with copper are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. The IUD is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) method. This means that once it’s in place, you don’t have…
There are different choices of IUS available. These include Mirena, Levosert (patient leaflet), Jaydess or Kayleena. It is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. The IUS is a long-acting…
There are two types available, DepoProvera and Sayana Press. If used correctly, the contraceptive injection is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. If you are using DepoProvera, we will…
If taken correctly the combined pill or ‘pill’, as it is commonly known is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. You usually take the pill every day for 21 days,…
If taken correctly, it can be more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. You take a pill at the same time every day, with no break between packs of pills….
Is a flexible, transparent, plastic ring placed in the vagina and that releases two hormones (oestrogen and progestogen). It has to be placed once a month, so after the first…
Condoms are the best way to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy. There are two types of condoms external (male)condoms – worn on the penis female…
Caps and diaphragms are thin, soft domes made of latex or silicone that fit inside the vagina. They stop sperm from passing through the entrance of the womb. When used…
Fertility awareness/natural contraception ( family planning) is when a woman works out when she’s in the most fertile part of her monthly cycle, and avoids sex without contraception during this…
Sterilisation is meant as a permanent method of contraception, suitable for people who are sure they never want children or do not want more children. However, there can be a…