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Which method of contraception is right for me? 

MSI UK nurse and client touching contraceptive coil.

Which contraceptive method is right for me? 

When it comes to contraception, it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. The type of contraception that works best for you will depend on a number of things, like your medical history, needs and circumstances. 

Click on the links below to learn more about the different methods of contraception.


Types of contraception 

Long-acting contraception 

Long-acting contraceptive methods include the coils, the injection and the implant.

Short-acting contraception 

Short-acting methods include the contraceptive pill, patch and ring.

Emergency contraception  

Emergency contraception includes the emergency contraceptive pill and the non-hormonal coil.

Barrier methods

The table above is designed to help you compare short-acting methods and long-acting reversible contraceptive methods. There is a third category of contraceptive methods, known as ‘barrier methods’. These include condoms, diaphragms and caps. Click the button to learn more about barrier methods.