Contraception | Women's Health Matters - Bayer

Your Contraception, Your Choice

We believe every woman should have the choice to choose if they want to have children, when, and how many. There are many types of contraception available and different methods suit different people. This website provides honest information to help weigh up the pros and cons so you can choose the right one for you.

Categories of contraception

Natural family planning

LONG-ACTING contraception

Are some of the most effective methods of contraception. They last between 8 weeks and 10 years and don’t depend on you remembering to take or use them to be effective.

Natural family planning

SHORT ACTING contraception

Short acting contraceptives give day-to-day control and are taken daily, weekly, monthly or every time you have sex.

Natural family planning

PERMANENT contraception

Is irreversible and suitable for people who are sure they don’t want more or any children.

Get to know your options

There are 15 different methods of contraception available in the UK. Select an option to learn more

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Get the information you need for an informed discussion with your doctor.

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Reporting side effects

If you get any side effects whilst taking a medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of medicines.