Choosing the right contraception depends on your health, lifestyle, and personal preferences. At Welldoc, we provide a full range of options with confidential, personalised advice. Not all contraceptives are suitable for everyone — particularly those containing oestrogen, which may not be recommended for some women.

Short-Acting Methods

These methods require regular use:

• Combined Pill (COCP): Taken daily, highly effective if used correctly. Helps regulate cycles and reduce period pain.
• Progesterone Only Pill (POP): Daily pill suitable for breastfeeding women or those who cannot take oestrogen.
• The Patch (Evra): Worn on the skin for 7 days at a time, releasing hormones steadily.
• Vaginal Ring (Nuvaring): Inserted into the vagina for 3 weeks, followed by a ring-free week.
• Barrier methods: Condoms and diaphragms, which also protect against STIs.

Long-Acting Methods

These methods provide reliable, low-maintenance contraception:

• Depo-Provera Injection: A progesterone injection given every 12 weeks.
• Implanon Implant: A small rod inserted under the skin of the arm, lasting up to 3 years.
• Hormone IUDs (Mirena, Kyleena, Jaydess): Small devices inserted into the womb, lasting 3–5 years, with added benefits for heavy periods.
• Copper Coil: A hormone-free device lasting up to 10 years, also usable as emergency contraception.

Emergency Contraception

For situations when regular contraception has failed or was not used:-

• 3-Day Pill (morning after pill): Effective within 72 hours.
• 5-Day Pill (ulipristal): Effective up to 120 hours after unprotected sex.
• Copper Coil: The most effective emergency option, if fitted within 5 days