The Contraception Injection
The contraception injection is an injection of the hormone progestogen which produces a longer lasting effect of the contraception pill lasting upto 3 months. The injection contains the hormone progestogen, which prevents pregnancy by changing the cervical mucus and preventing the release of the egg from the ovary. The
contraceptive injection is given every 3 months and it is expected that 65% of women wishing to become pregnant will conceive within 12 months, however
for some women return to fertility may be delayed for up to 18 months. Your
doctor will be able to answer any questions you may have about the
injection.
Condoms
The condom is a thin
sheath made from latex or rubber which is worn over the penis. When used the
condom is unrolled all the way to the base of the penis while holding the tip of
the condom to leave some extra room at the end, which creates space for semen
after ejaculation and makes it less likely that the condom will break
The disadvantages of using a condom are that
it reduces the sensation of sex and if the condom is used incorrectly or a low
quality condom is used then the failure rate of the condom could increase
significantly.
sheath made from latex or rubber which is worn over the penis. When used the
condom is unrolled all the way to the base of the penis while holding the tip of
the condom to leave some extra room at the end, which creates space for semen
after ejaculation and makes it less likely that the condom will break
The disadvantages of using a condom are that
it reduces the sensation of sex and if the condom is used incorrectly or a low
quality condom is used then the failure rate of the condom could increase
significantly.
The Pill
The pill includes hormones which stop ovulation meaning that the egg and semen will therfore not be able to
fertillise. The pill is taken at the same time each day for a total of 21
days, followed by a 7 day break although some pills do not require a break.
Depending on the type of pill some should not be used by
smokers or people with circulatory problems as there is a risk of blood clots. However this risk has been reduced by new types of pills. The failure rate of the pill is low if taken as directed although vomiting, diarrhoea and some antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. The pill also gives no protection against sexually transmitted infections.
days, followed by a 7 day break although some pills do not require a break.
Depending on the type of pill some should not be used by
smokers or people with circulatory problems as there is a risk of blood clots. However this risk has been reduced by new types of pills. The failure rate of the pill is low if taken as directed although vomiting, diarrhoea and some antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. The pill also gives no protection against sexually transmitted infections.
Cap and Diaphragm
A rubber or latex device that fits over the cervix stopping sperm from entering the uterus. Disadvantages are that it increases risks of bladder infections and it doesn’t give any protection against sexually transmitted infections.