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'Morning after' pill (emergency contraception pill)

The 'morning after' pill is a type of emergency contraception. It must be used within a few days of unprotected sex to lower your chance of pregnancy.

Inserting an IUCD

A coil or intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a contraceptive device. An IUD can be removed by your doctor. Read about how this method of contraception works and how a IUD is inserted.

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a reliable method of contraception (birth control). Find out more about the copper IUD and the hormonal IUD.

Progestogen-only pill (mini-pill)

The progestogen-only pill (mini-pill) is an oral contraceptive taken daily. Learn more about how this contraceptive works and how to ensure it’s effective.

Slinda (drospirenone)

Slinda is a progestogen only contraceptive (birth control) pill that you take daily to avoid getting pregnant. Learn more about this contraceptive.

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