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Choosing a method that is suitable for you

Choosing the right method of contraception for you involves considering a number of aspects of your life stage and lifestyle. It’s normal to change your birth control method as your priorities change and also as your body changes over time. Here you will find information on the different types of contraception available and some ideas on how to think about choosing what will suit you best.

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    Choosing a method of contraception

    What to think about when choosing a method to suit you and your partner

     
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    Different types of contraception

    See the advantages and disadvantages of each.

     
 

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Can you get pregnant during your period?

You may have heard you can’t get pregnant on your period, but that’s not entirely true. Although you’re unlikely to get pregnant around or during your period, there is still a small chance you can con…

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All about periods (menstruation)

Even if your period pays you a visit every month, how much do you really know about your period — or menstruation to use the scientific term? Do you know why it happens? How to predict it? Or how you …

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Early pregnancy symptoms

What are the early signs of pregnancy?There are various symptoms that can indicate you might be pregnant. These early signs of pregnancy differ from woman to woman, and from pregnancy to pregnancy.If …

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What can cause a missed period?

Missing your period can be stressful. You worry about whether you’re pregnant or not, or whether there is something wrong with you. Although pregnancy and illness can cause your period to be late or n…

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Everything you wanted to know about the morning after pill

Accidents occasionally happen, and the morning after pill can be helpful for when they do. Maybe the condom broke, you forgot to take your contraceptive pill, or you got carried away in the moment, ei…

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Quiz time!

Test your knowledge on ovulation, the menstrual cycle, and fertile days with this 2-minute quiz (10 questions).