Learn everything you need to know about the combined pill

The contraceptive implant is one or two small plastic rods which are about 4cm long and sit just under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. The implant prevents pregnancy for three to five years (depending on the type).  In this blog, you will find information about:   What is the contraceptive implant? The contraceptive implant is one…

Clinicians will always assess the risks and benefits of contraceptive methods for each individual, and consider all alternatives. In this blog, Julia Hogan – Independent Trainer in Long Acting Reversible Contraception – explains:  The combined pill is a daily tablet that contains two hormones, progestin and oestrogen, which are similar to hormones in your body. The hormones prevent an egg from…

There are two types of contraceptive pill: the combined pill, and the progestogen-only pill, sometimes called the mini-pill. The mini-pill is a daily pill that only contains one hormone: progestin. In this blog, we tell you all you need to know about the mini pill. To find out more about the combined pill, read our…

Our contraception team explores new research about the risks of the combined oral and progestogen-only hormonal contraception.

As part of your abortion treatment with MSI, we can help you find a method of contraception that best suits your individual needs. Following an abortion your fertility will return almost immediately. If you would like to start a method of contraception following your abortion, we can help. At your abortion appointment, you will be…