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Where do I start?
Contraception is really important as it prevents you from getting pregnant. Different methods suit different people, so it is a good idea to look at the different options and find out about their effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages before making a decision. When considering contraception, there's a lot of information to take in but with all the different options available, you're sure to find a long-term method that suits you.
Contraceptives fall into three main types:
- Barrier methods designed to stop sperm getting into the womb, where it may fertilise the egg
- Hormonal methods that temporarily alter the way your reproductive system works
- Intrauterine methods which act directly inside the womb to stop fertilisation or implantation
Condoms are the only contraception method that can help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
There are less sophisticated methods of avoiding pregnancy, for example the withdrawal method, however these are much more risky and we would advise against it as a reliable method of contraception.
Please note that information relating to the effectiveness of contraceptive methods is based on the method being administered according to the product label.
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