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Combined pill
Contains hormones progestogen and oestrogen
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Progestogen-only pill
Also called the mini pill, contains the hormone progestogen
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IUD (intrauterine device, or copper coil)
Inserted into the womb (uterus), does not contain hormones
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IUS (intrauterine system or hormonal coil)
Inserted into the womb (uterus), and releases the hormone progestogen
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Contraceptive implant
Inserted under the skin of your arm, and releases the hormone progestogen
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Contraceptive injection
An injection that contains the hormone progestogen
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Contraceptive patch
A sticky patch is worn on the skin and releases the hormones progestogen and oestrogen
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Vaginal ring
A soft, flexible ring put in the vagina, releasing the hormones progestogen and oestrogen
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Condoms
Worn on the penis to help prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Internal (female) condoms
Put in the vagina before sex to help prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Female sterilisation
A procedure that permanently stops eggs meeting sperm
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Vasectomy (male sterilisation)
A procedure that permanently stops sperm being ejaculated during sex
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Diaphragm or cap
Put inside the vagina before sex to stop sperm getting into the womb
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Natural family planning
Includes tracking your menstrual cycle to avoid sex when you're most fertile
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Emergency contraception
Including the emergency pill (morning after pill), that's taken 3 to 5 days after sex, depending on the type
Methods of contraception
Find out about the different methods of contraception for preventing pregnancy, how to get them and how well they work