Contraception
Choosing the right contraception is a personal decision that depends on your health, lifestyle, and future plans. Our doctors provide confidential, non-judgemental guidance to help you find the method that works best for you.
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Contraception options
No single method is right for everyone. The most effective contraception is one that suits your lifestyle, health, and preferences — and that you will use correctly and consistently. Your doctor will discuss your medical history, any contraindications, and your priorities to recommend the most appropriate options.
Hormonal methods
- Combined oral contraceptive pill — taken daily, highly effective, also benefits period pain and acne
- Progestogen-only pill (mini-pill) — suitable for women who cannot use oestrogen, including breastfeeding mothers
- Contraceptive patch — worn on the skin, changed weekly, releases hormones similar to the combined pill
- Vaginal ring — inserted monthly, a convenient alternative to daily pill-taking
- Contraceptive injection — administered every 8–13 weeks, suitable for those who prefer not to take daily medication
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)
- Hormonal implant — inserted under the skin of the arm, highly effective for up to 3 years
- Hormonal IUS (Mirena/Kyleena) — inserted into the uterus, effective for 3–5 years, often reduces or stops periods
- Copper IUD — hormone-free, effective for up to 10 years, also works as emergency contraception if inserted within 5 days
LARC methods are the most effective forms of reversible contraception — with failure rates below 1%. They require no daily action and fertility returns promptly on removal.
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception is available if unprotected sex has occurred or if your regular contraception has failed. The emergency pill (levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate) is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex — within 72 or 120 hours respectively. A copper IUD inserted within 5 days is the most effective option. Our doctors can prescribe emergency contraception online.
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How eMedClinic can help
Our doctors provide confidential contraception consultations — whether you need a new prescription, a switch to a different method, emergency contraception, or advice after moving abroad and losing access to your usual provider. We can prescribe oral contraception and provide referrals for LARC fitting where needed.
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