Choice of contraception
Deciding which is the best method can be difficult so please take time to read through these excellent guides.
A suggestion is to start with the general guide and then read the detailed guide for the method that interests you.
Or you could use this helpful online tool my contraception tool.
General guide
Detailed guides
- The combined pill
- The progesterone only pill
- The contraceptive injection
- The contraceptive implant
- The contraceptive patch
- The contraceptive vaginal ring
- The intrauterine system (IUS) or hormonal coil
- The intrauterine device (IUD) or copper coil
- Female sterilisation
- Male sterilisation
- Diaphragms and caps
- Natural family planning
- Emergency contraception
Sexually transmitted disease
You can attend a completely anonymous service, then you can self refer to Leeds Sexual Health service.
If you take an oral contraceptive you can check if there is a pharmacy near you that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription.