Contraceptions

Doctor assisted

• Coil Implants
  • Copper (IUD): 5-10 years
  • Hormonal: 3-8 years
  • Not done at BS for now, refer to Avenue House
• Implant in arm
  • 3 years
• Depo Injection
  • 8-13 weeks
  • Can be done by oneself

Personal

• The Pill
  • Either Everyday (ED) pill or 21-day pill followed by 7-day pill
  • Also used for acne, heavy/painful periods, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), Endometriosis
• Mini pill (Progestogen-only pill)
  • Same time every day
• Contraceptive patch
  • Every 7 days
• Vaginal ring
  • Every 3 weeks
• Male condoms
  • Internal female condoms
  • Prevent STIs
• Diaphragms and caps
  • Used alongside spermicide gels
  • Put in a few hours before sex

Emergency post-sex

• IUD
• Emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill)
  • Levonorgestrel (brands include Levonelle) which you need to take within 3 days (72 hours) after sex
  • Ulipristal acetate (brands include ellaOne) which you need to take within 5 days (120 hours) after sex