Contraception

Plaster, ring, pill, rubber, stick... Which one is the best for you? There are many different forms of contraception to choose from.

The etonogestrel contraceptive implant is a long-acting contraceptive method that contains only one hormone, progestogen.

Minipills are tablets that only contain a single hormone, progestin. It is also called the progestogen-only pill.

Emergency contraception is an emergency treatment that can be used after unprotected intercourse or when there is a suspicion that the contraception you usually use has failed. For example, in the event of a condom accident, forgotten birth control pills or after sexual assault.

The diaphragm is made of medical silicone. It is always used together with spermicide (a cream or gel that kills sperm).

An IUD stands for Intrauterine Device and is a small plastic object that is inserted into the uterus.

Birth control pills are tablets that contain two hormones, estrogen and progestin.

The vaginal ring is a flexible plastic ring to insert into the vagina.

Sterilization is a method by which you permanently block the way for either the sperm or the eggs in your body, so that sperm and eggs cannot be brought together and fertilization takes place

The birth control patch is a thin, beige-coloured patch that you must attach to the skin.

Femidom is a form of contraception that resembles a condom, but is used by women.

Condoms are an easy contraceptive method that can be used by the vast majority of boys and men.