Birth control has come a long way over the decades. There is more choice than ever when it comes to contraception, meaning there is likely a type out there that will work best for you.

Types of Birth Control

Short-acting Contraception
Short acting contraception are methods of birth control that are reversible. This includes treatments like the birth control pill, ring, or patch. They are very effective against pregnancy when used correctly and regularly. When you are ready to get pregnant, simply stop using them.

Long-term Contraception
Your GP can provide you with a long-term contraceptive that can last for several years, meaning you won’t have to constantly worry about it. Popular forms are the IUD and the hormonal contraceptive implant. These are highly effective and completely reversible so once you want to conceive, your doctor can remove them.

One-time Barrier Contraception
Probably the most common form of contraception, one-time barrier methods are temporary, single use methods of birth control. They work by preventing sperm from reaching the woman’s eggs and potentially causing fertilization. It can include condoms, spermicides, cervical caps, diaphragms and sponges. When used correctly, these forms of birth control have varying levels of effectiveness.

Permanent Contraception
If you do not want children or have a medical condition preventing you from conception, a more permanent form of birth control may be ideal. For women, it is known as tubal ligation and for men it is called a vasectomy. Tubal ligation, or getting your “tubes tied,” involves surgically cutting, tying, or blocking the fallopian tubes so that eggs can’t travel from the ovaries.

Emergency Contraception
Sometimes despite our best efforts, birth control can fail or be forgotten. When this happens, you have the option of taking emergency contraception that is commonly known as “the morning after pill.” When taken within 24 hours, it can be as effective as 98% but can be taken up to 72 hours with lower levels of effectiveness.

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