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Contraception section of Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices website At Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices our specialist family planning doctors and nurses will help you choose the best contraceptive method to suit your needs. Click on the links below for more information. If you would like to know more, or would like to book an appointment with us to discuss your contraceptive options please call us on (01) 830 0630. LARC methods (long acting reversible contraception)
What is it? Advantages Considerations Available from Effectiveness Intrauterine device (IUD)
Does not interfere with the spontaneity of sex
There are no hormones involved so will not effect levels of fertility
If fitted in women over 40 it can stay in place until after the menopause
Intrauterine system Contraceptive implant
Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
Hormonal methods
What is it? Advantages Considerations Available from Effectiveness Combined pill Progestogen only pill Contraceptive patch Contraceptive Injection
effects will continue for as long as the injection lasts
Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
Barrier methods
What is it? Advantages Considerations Available from Effectiveness Male condom Female condom
involved so will not effect levels of fertility
Diaphragms/cervical caps
Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
Permanent methods
What is it? Advantages Considerations Available from Effectiveness Vasectomy Female sterilisation
Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
Other methods
What is it? Advantages Considerations Available from Effectiveness Natural methods
Does not take into account fluctuations in the menstrual cycle
May interfere with the spontaneity of sex
Only condoms help prevent sexually transmitted infections – natural methods alone offer no protection
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Contraception section of Marie Stopes Reproductive Choices website 
Contraceptive implant 
Hormonal methods 
Contraceptive Injection 
Barrier methods 
Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
Permanent methods 
Other methods