Contraceptive Methods

Birth Control Methods Many elements need to be considered by women, men, or couples at any given point in their lifetimes when choosing the most appropriate contraceptive method. These elements include safety, effectiveness, availability (including accessibility and affordability), and acceptability....

The emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) contains a progestogen hormone, similar to one of the hormones commonly found in the combined contraceptive pill. You can take it to reduce the chance of getting pregnant after having unprotected sex, either because you...

The combined contraceptive pill, usually called ‘the pill’, is made up of two hormones; oestrogen and progestogen. The hormones present in the combined pill prevent pregnancy by blocking ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries). In addition the pill...

IUS (Intrauterine system) contraception uses a small, plastic, ‘T’ shaped device with a cylinder around its stem that releases a progestogen hormone to prevent pregnancy. It is referred to as a ‘system’ to distinguish it from the copper-bearing IUDs which...

The contraceptive injection works by slowly releasing the hormone progestogen into the body to prevent ovulation (release of an egg). The contraceptive injection works by slowly releasing the hormone progestogen into the body to prevent ovulation (release of an egg).It...

IUD (intrauterine device) contraception involves the use of a small plastic and copper device, usually shaped like a ‘T’ that is fitted into the uterus by a trained Marie Stopes International doctor. Insertion only takes a couple of minutes, and...