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Contraception Options

Contraception is a method, medication or device used to prevent pregnancy. It is also known as birth control or family planning. If you are sexually active and do not want to become pregnant, you can use contraception.
Contraception Options

Key Facts about Contraception

Use contraception to avoid getting pregnant
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STIs and BBVs

Contraceptive Implant

Implants are inserted under skin release hormones.
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Accessing Health Services under 18yrs

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

An IUD is a device that is inserted into the womb.
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Genital Health

Contraceptive Injection (Depo)

Depo is an injection of the hormone progestogen.
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Contraceptive Pills

Contraceptive pills are daily oral tablets.
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Vaginal Ring

The vaginal ring is a soft plastic ring.
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Condoms (external & internal)

Condoms are barrier methods of contraception.
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Diaphragm (Caya)

A diaphragm is a shallow, cup made of silicone.
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Withdrawal (pulling out)

The penis is pulled out before ejaculating.
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Vasectomy (sterilisation)

Surgery which blocks the tubes which carry sperm.
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Tubal Ligation (sterilisation)

Surgery to block the fallopian tubes with clips.
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Contraception after Pregnancy

Contraception options after pregnancy can vary.
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Fertility Awareness Methods

Ovaries make less oestrogen & periods are erratic
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Emergency Contraception (after sex)

A contraception method after sex has occurred.
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