CONTRACEPTION AT A GLANCE
- There is a contraception method to suit everyone
- You can choose long or short-term to fit your lifestyle
- It’s a great idea to talk through the different methods with your healthcare provider to find the one perfect for you

WHAT IS IT?
What Is Contraception?
With so many different methods to choose from you will find one that suits you perfectly. Each method differs in how effective they are, how long they last, how they work and where you can get hold of them.
There are two main types, hormonal methods and barrier methods. Hormonal methods introduce hormones to your body to make it act differently, some stop you from releasing eggs completely, some just make it difficult for sperm to reach the egg that is released. Barrier methods stop sperm from getting anywhere near the egg in the first place by stopping them as soon as they are released.
There are other methods available but they a generally considered to be less reliable but your healthcare provider and this website have more information for you to explore on all methods available to you.