Contraception - Articles
Articles on choosing a pill, the methods we prescribe, and using them safely, written by our clinical team. Updated regularly.
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Nine articles on choosing a contraceptive pill, how the different methods work, and how to use them safely. No judgement, no assumptions.
For a full overview see our contraception service page.
Choosing
Choosing a contraceptive pill: combined or progestogen-only
The first decision is whether oestrogen is right for you.
Switching or restarting the pill
How to change pill, or come back to it, without a gap in cover.
Contraception after pregnancy and while breastfeeding
What is safe, and when, from birth through breastfeeding.
The methods
Combined pills: who they suit and who they do not
The benefits beyond contraception, and who should choose differently.
Progestogen-only pills and the modern 24-hour window
Why the newer mini-pill is far more forgiving than its reputation.
Emergency contraception: levonorgestrel vs ulipristal
Which morning-after pill, how long you have, and what works best.
Safety
The pill and blood-clot risk, in proportion
What the VTE numbers actually are, set against everyday risks.
Migraine and the pill: aura is the dividing line
Why aura changes everything, and what you can take instead.
UKMEC explained: how we decide what is safe for you
The national framework behind every contraception decision.
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