Ongoing contraception
What is ongoing contraception?
Ongoing contraception refers to a variety of methods that help a woman avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Ongoing contraception differs from emergency contraception (emergency IUD and emergency or 'morning-after' pill) in that ongoing methods are used before and during sex, whereas emergency contraception can only be used after sex. Ongoing methods can be used over the long term, whereas emergency contraception should only be used as a last resort.
Why should I use ongoing method of contraception?
Ongoing methods can be used over the long term,and are more reliable at preventing unwanted pregnancies than the emergency or “morning after” pill. The “morning after” pill has a much higher failure rate than most methods of ongoing contraception
How many broad types of ongoing contraceptive method are there?
The main types of ongoing contraception are: barrier methods, hormonal methods, interuterine devices and systems, sterilisation and natural family planning. Barrier methods, such as the male and female condom, aim to stop a man’s sperm coming into contact with a woman’s egg. Hormonal methods, such as the oral contraceptive pill, injection and contraceptive patch, use hormones to stop ovulation or to prevent the womb from accepting a fertilised egg. If you have already used oral contraception you can request a three month course of the pill online. Intrauterine devices (IUD) and systems (IUS) are inserted into the womb and prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg. Male sterilisation prevents a man’s ejaculate from containing sperm and female sterilisation stops a woman’s eggs from travelling down the fallopian tubes so that the egg can’t come into contact with any sperm. Natural family planning uses the body’s natural cycles to plan when best to have sex so as not to become pregnant.
Will ongoing contraceptive methods protect me from sexually transmitted infections?
Very few contraceptive methods protect you or any partner from sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs). Only the male and female condoms protect you from the majority of STIs. You can order a chlamydia test and tests for other STIs from DrThom.
How will I know what method is best for me?
Each contraceptive method has advantages and disadvantages. Some methods are long-lasting, which means that you don’t have to worry about contraception on a daily basis. Others, such as the condom, interrupt sex and some, like sterilisation, are only suitable if you’re absolutely certain that you don’t want to have children in future. What’s best for you will depend upon your personal circumstances.
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