Contraceptive Methods

• Male Condom (Barrier)


  Pro - can help prevent STIs and widely available

  Cons - Sex is interrupted in order to put one on.
• Female Condom (Barrier)


  Pro - Can help prevent against STIs and widely available

  Con - Possible for the condom to be pushed too far into the vagina.
• Diaphragm (Barrier)


  Pro - Can help prevent STIs

  Con - Can cause cystitis
• Combined Pill (hormonal)


  Pro - Can help some women with heavy or painful periods

  Con - needs to be taken regularly at the same time each day.
• Mini Pill (hormonal)


  Pro - Can be used immediately after giving birth

  Con - Can cause side effects such as tender breasts
• Contraceptive Injection ( hormonal)

  Pro - Suitable choice for women who struggle to take a pill at the same time each day

  Con - Can take up to year to get fertility levels back to normal after stopping.
• Contraceptive Implant ( hormonal)


  Pro - Lasts up to 3 years

  Con - Does not protect against STIs
• Intrauterine Device/System (hormonal)


  Pro - Can be used immediately after birth

  Con - Does not protect against STIs
• Contraceptive Patch (hormonal)


  Pro - Still effective if women vomits or has diarrhoea unlike the pill

  Con -Side effects such as raised blood pressure.
• Emergency Contraceptive Pill


  Pro - Easy to get access to

  Con - Should not be used more than once in one menstrual cycle
• Natural Family Planning


  Pro - Compatible with all cultures and faiths

  Con - does not prevent STIs