contraceptions

hi all,

i was just wondering what contraception is most effective for a woman?

i am thinking about the pill but would like to know more about it.

for e.g. is there more than one type of pill?

one of my friends took the injection, but i hear lots of bad things about it.

thanks! xxxx

Reply 1

hitmanuk2k

First of all, why on earth is this anonymous. Secondly, if you read the stickies... you would of found:

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=79580

Reply 2

silverbolt

the implant a little stick that goes in your arm and its good for three years

Reply 3

Lib

By the figures usually quoted (ie. percentage of women remaining pregnancy free whilst using the method for a year)...

Implanon Implant - no known pregnancies when inserted correctly
Depo Provera Injection - 99.7%
Pill - 99% with perfect use, 97% with typical use

Other methods I can't remember the % for... IUDs (coil), patch, ring, mini Pill (POP), various barrier types (condoms, femidoms, diaphragm).

Talk to your doctor or nurse about what's best for you, because something might be effective but not suit you at all. (I can't take the pill because it sends my blood pressure through the roof, for example, but Depo works amazingly for me.)

Reply 4

Helenia

You have to remember, of course, that all these come with side effects which vary between people, so the implant may not be suitable for everyone. And there's no way I'd go near the injection, but that's just personal opinion.

Reply 5

samg1702

The contraceptive patch is a little no-babies miracle whose praises I can't sing highly enough. Unless you need protection from STI's in which case its obviously no good. OP, feel free to PM me if you want to know more...its still quite an enigma to lots of people!

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