Methods of contraception

Contains hormones progestogen and oestrogen

Also called the mini pill, contains the hormone progestogen

Inserted into the womb (uterus), does not contain hormones, and can be used as emergency contraception

Inserted into the womb (uterus), and releases the hormone progestogen

Inserted under the skin of your arm, and releases the hormone progestogen

An injection that contains the hormone progestogen

A sticky patch is worn on the skin and releases the hormones progestogen and oestrogen

A soft, flexible ring put in the vagina, releasing the hormones progestogen and oestrogen

Worn on the penis to help prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Put in the vagina before sex to help prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

A procedure that permanently stops eggs meeting sperm

A procedure that permanently stops sperm being ejaculated during sex

Put inside the vagina before sex to stop sperm getting into the womb

Includes tracking your menstrual cycle to avoid sex when you're most fertile

This is taken 3 to 5 days after sex, depending on the type of pill