What are the 4 types of contraceptives?

What are the 4 types of contraceptives?

The different types of contraception

  • Cap.
  • Combined pill.
  • Condoms.
  • Contraceptive implant.
  • Contraceptive injection.
  • Contraceptive patch.
  • Diaphragm.
  • Female condoms.

Is contraception free on NHS?

Most types of contraception are available for free in the UK. Contraception is free to all women and men through the NHS. Places where you can get contraception include: most GP surgeries – talk to your GP or practice nurse.

What contraceptive pills are available in the UK?

Microgynon, Rigevidon and Ovranette are combined pills. They are the most commonly used type of contraceptive pill in the UK.

How do COC work?

It works in three ways: The pill changes the body’s hormone balance so that your ovaries do not produce an egg (ovulate). It also causes the mucus made by the neck of the womb (cervix) to thicken. This makes it difficult for sperm to get through to the womb (uterus) to fertilise an egg.

Where can I get the pill for free?

You can get free contraception and condoms from:

  • most GP surgeries (talk to your GP or practice nurse)
  • community contraceptive clinics.
  • some genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics.
  • sexual health clinics (these offer contraceptive and STI testing services)
  • some young people’s services.

Which is the best contraceptive?

The kinds of birth control that work the best to prevent pregnancy are the implant and IUDs — they’re also the most convenient to use, and the most foolproof. Other birth control methods, like the pill, ring, patch, and shot, are also really good at preventing pregnancy if you use them perfectly.

What are the different methods of contraception in the UK?

These methods are: caps or diaphragms. combined pill. condoms. contraceptive implant. contraceptive injection. contraceptive patch.

Which is the most cost effective NHS Tayside contraception?

(NHS Tayside Formulary contraceptives are in green, “first choice”COC is in dark green with white font, current most cost-effective brands are in bold font, non-formulary brands are in red, COCs not licensed for contraception are in yellow) Oestrogen Progestogen First generation Second generation Third generation Fourth generation 17 OH⁴

Are there any birth control pills available in the UK?

There is one combined contraceptive patch available in the UK, called Evra®. It is very effective and easy to use. You do not have to remember to take a pill every day.

What does NHS Tayside hormonal contraception CHC stand for?

Combined hormonal contraception (CHC): pharmacological content (NHS Tayside Formulary contraceptives are in green, “first choice” COC is in dark green with white font, current most cost-effective brands are in bold font, non-formulary brands are in red, COCs not licensed for contraception are in yellow) Oestrogen Progestogen First generation

What are the 4 types of contraceptives? The different types of contraception Cap. Combined pill. Condoms. Contraceptive implant. Contraceptive injection. Contraceptive patch. Diaphragm. Female condoms. Is contraception free on NHS? Most types of contraception are available for free in the UK. Contraception is free to all women and men through the NHS. Places where you…