What Methods of Contraception Are Available?
What Methods of Contraception Are Available?
What Methods of Contraception Are Available?
hormonal contraception such as contraceptive pills – “the pill”, the injection and
vaginal rings
fertility awareness
emergency contraception
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is a contraceptive that lasts for a long time.
You don’t need to remember it every day or even every month.
an implant under the skin that lasts either three or five years.
These types of contraception last longer so are more effective at preventing pregnancy
because you don't have to worry about forgetting pills or a condom breaking or coming off.
“The Pill" is one of the most popular contraceptive methods in New Zealand.
Both are taken daily and are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken
correctly.
The Depo Provera injection and the vaginal ring are other forms of hormonal contraception.
The injection lasts three months and the vaginal ring is changed every month.
Barrier methods stop sperm from entering the vagina. There are three main barrier methods
of contraception:
male condoms
female condoms
diaphragms.
Female condoms are available from our website and in other online shops, and from some
pharmacies.
A diaphragm (with spermicide) is inserted into a woman’s vagina before intercourse. It must
always be used with spermicide.
Fertility awareness is recognising the signs of fertility in a woman’s menstrual cycle. It can
be used to understand your own menstrual cycle, plan a pregnancy or avoid a pregnancy.
In New Zealand we have two options for emergency contraception - the emergency
contraceptive pill (ECP) or a copper IUD.
Emergency contraception can be used to prevent pregnancy after you have had sex when: