Search results for Contraception overview

41 - 50 of 203 results for "Contraception overview"

• Condoms

  Find out how to use condoms, also sometimes called external or male condoms, to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

• What is female sterilisation?

  Find out about female sterilisation, a permanent method of contraception where the fallopian tubes are blocked or cut to stop sperm meeting an egg.

• How an abortion is done

  Find out about what happens when you have a medical abortion or a surgical abortion.

• Medicines information

  As medicines are a crucial part of medical treatment, it's important to have a good understanding of them.

• Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking or using sequential combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

  NHS medicines information on sequential combined HRT and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Where to get an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil

  Find out where you can get an IUD (intrauterine device) or copper coil free on the NHS.

• Preparing for female sterilisation

  Find out how to prepare for female sterilisation, including what to do before a general anaesthetic.

• Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking continuous combined HRT

  NHS medicines information on continuous combined HRT and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

• What is an IUS (intrauterine system) or hormonal coil?

  Find out about an IUS (intrauterine system) or hormonal coil, including who can use it, how well it works and possible side effects.

• Who can and cannot have medroxyprogesterone contraceptive injections

  NHS medicines information on who can have medroxyprogesterone contraceptive injections and who may not be able to have them.