Contraception: Which type is best for me?
A goodtoknow poll recently showed that 1 in 5 of you aren't using contraception - and that doesn't include anyone trying to get pregnant! There are so many methods of contraception to choose from nowadays and it can leave you feeling a bit confused. So, to make things easier - we've put together this straight-forward guide to your contraception options.
Contraception is regularly in the news - recently the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommended that more women should be offered long-term contraception (such as the injection or the implant) to cut the number of unwanted pregnancies.
It's also hoped that offering these options to teenage girls will reduce the number of teen pregnancies.
However, campaigners are warning that this could lead to a rise in sexually-transmitted infections and more casual sex, as people forget about condoms - the only way to prevent catching HIV or AIDS.
A report out recently has also suggested that free condoms, pregnancy tests and chlamydia kits should be available through vending machines in pharmacies.
So which is best for you? Find out more about the most popular forms of contraception and where you can get them by clicking on the links below:
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The Pill
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Condoms
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Contraceptive injections
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Implants
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The Coil
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Emergency contraception: The morning after pill
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What your family planning clinic can do for you
We've also got information about permanent and semi-permanent contraception including vasectomy and hysterectomy.
To find out more information about other types of contraception, visit the Family Planning Association's website.
Where to next?
- More about sexually-transmitted infections
- Find out about post-birth contraception
- Next: Contraception: The Pill
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Where to next?
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Contraception: Condoms
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Contraception: Implants
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What can your family planning clinic do for you?
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Contraception: The Coil
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Contraception: Injections
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UK women's risk of unplanned pregnancy
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The Pill to be given out by chemists
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Pregnancy and smoking
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What causes miscarriage?
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Do I need any treatment for miscarriage?
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Sickness and vomiting of pregnancy
