Contraception
There are many methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy. Different methods will suit different people. Contraceptive methods allow you to choose when and whether you want to have a baby. Condoms are the only method of contraception that help protect against both pregnancy and STIs.
Methods of contraception include:
- condoms;
- contraceptive injections;
- patches;
- implants;
- intrauterine device (IUD);
- intrauterine system (IUS);
- the contraceptive pill.
You can obtain free advice and contraception from your GP, a sexual healthcare clinic, and a young person’s service such as Common Youth.
Contraception is free through the health service.
Find out more about contraceptive services in your area at:
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Western Health and Social Care Trust