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.