Understanding
Contraception

Your Options, Your Choice

Explore Your Options
Explore Your Options

Contraception
Overview

Your guide to understanding birth control and making informed choices.Contraception helps you take charge of your reproductive health. Whether you're preventing pregnancy, managing a condition, or protecting against STIs — there's a method that fits your lifestyle.

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Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It’s most effective the sooner you take it. Options include:

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The morning
after pill

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The copper coil (IUD), used as emergency contraception

Contraception You Need to Think About Every Time You Have Sex

Contraception You Need to Think About Every Time You Have Sex

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Male condoms

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Female condoms

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Diaphragms and cervical caps

Contraception You Need to Take Every Day

Requires daily attention but works well when followed properly

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Combined pill

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Progestogen-
only pill

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Natural family
planning

Contraception Methods That
Prevent STIs

Some methods provide dual protection against pregnancy and STIs.

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Male condoms


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Female condoms


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Dental dams

Contraception Used as Treatment

Contraception Used as Treatment

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Contraceptive
rings

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Hormonal coil
(IUS)

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Copper coil
(IUD)

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Contraceptive
implant

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Contraceptive
injection

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Contraceptive
patches

Contraception That Lasts Months or Years

Low-maintenance, long-term options:

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Hormonal coil

Illustration of an intrauterine device (IUD) used for birth control.

Copper coil (IUD)

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Contraceptive
implant

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Contraceptive
injection

Permanent
Methods

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Female sterilization

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Vasectomy

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