Contraception | GynaeMD Women's Clinic Clementi

There are many forms of contraceptives available. As every woman is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to contraception.

Women have many reasons for seeking contraception. Contraception allows women to choose when to have a baby. Responsible contraceptive practices also help to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies and abortions. The final decision depends on the stage of the couple’s reproductive cycle, medical factors, costs of contraceptives, whether they want permanent or temporary/reversible contraception, socio-economic factors and religious factors.

	How effective is this method?	How many options are available?	How often do I need to use it?	How quickly can I get pregnant if I stop using it?	Do I need to see my Gynaecologist to start?	Do I need a prescription?	Does this protect against STDs & AIDS?
Hormonal Contraceptives
Oral contraceptive pills	99% effective	A variety in different doses	Should take your Pill daily at about the same time as prescribed	Fertility returns immediately when discontinued	Yes, you need to learn to take the Pills correctly	Yes	No
Contraceptive injections	99% effective	1 option	1 injection every 3 months	May take 6-12 months before you can get pregnant	Yes	Yes	No
Mirena (IUS)	98% effective	1 option	Length of use is 5 years or less	Fertility returns immediately when discontinued	Yes, your Gynaecologist needs to insert it	Yes	No
Implanon NXT	99% effective	1 option	Length of use is 3 years or less	Fertility usually returns quickly once discontinued	Yes, your Gynaecologist needs to insert it	Yes	No
NuvaRing	99% effective	1 option	Insert 1 NuvaRing once for 3 weeks. During Week 4, the NuvaRing is removed	Fertility returns immediately when discontinued	Yes, you need to learn how to insert the Nuvaring into the vagina correctly	Yes	No
Non-hormonal Contraceptives
Male condom	90% effective when used with spermicide	A variety of styles, sizes, colours, materials & textures	Every time you have intercourse	Immediate fertility	No	No	Yes
Intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD)	98% effective	1 option	Length of use is 3-5 years or less	Fertility returns immediately when discontinued	Yes, your Gynaecologist needs to insert it	Yes	No
Permanent Methods
Sterilisation	Greater than 99% effective	2 options – laparoscopic clips or transvaginal micro- inserts	Permanent & irreversible	You will no longer be able to get pregnant	Yes, your Gynaecologist will perform the procedure	Gynaecologist consult required	No