Regent Pharmacy Features

Your Contrceptive Choices

Let's talk about contraception Reports show that over all, us Brits are having more sex and what is more important safer sex is on the increase. Condoms remain the top favourite contraceptive, but once you have settled into a stable relationship other options may be considered and knowing what is available is important. How effective any contraception is depends on how old you are how often you have sex and whether you follow the instructions. If 100 sexually active women don't use any contraception, 80 to 90 will become pregnant in a year.

Where to find find contraceptive help

There are several places you can go to obtain contrceptives:
practise nurse
GP
family planning clinic
young peoples service
sexual health clinics
ALL ARE CONFIDENTIAL

Types of Contraception

Different types of contraception
Male and female condoms
The progestogen only pill
The combinded pill
Injections
Diaphragms and caps
The IUS
The IUD
Natural Family Planning
Emergency Contraception
After you've had your baby, contraceptive choices
Male and female sterilisation
Leaflets on all the above are avalible free of charge by sending a stamped addrress envelop to:
Family Planning Association, 2-12 Pentoville Road, London, N1 9FP