There are lots of different type of contraception. Finding one that works for your body and lifestyle can help keep you safe and allow you to choose when, and if, you become pregnant.<\/p>\n
Scroll down for more information or:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>What would you like to know?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>About contraception<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Types of contraception<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Local services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>About contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Contraception is free to everyone through the NHS. Using contraception can stop you from getting pregnant, protect against some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and help if you have very difficult or heavy periods.<\/p>\n
There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Emergency contraception<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Terminating a pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Menopause and contraception<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>How to live well<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Emergency contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you\u2019ve had unprotected sex, or think your contraception might not have worked, it\u2019s best to get emergency contraception to avoid becoming pregnant.<\/p>\n
There are several types of emergency contraception. Some can be take up to three to five days after unprotected sex, but it\u2019s best to get it as soon as possible. You can get it for free from a pharmacy or sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n
All types of emergency contraception are suitable for trans and non-binary people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Emergency contraception \u2013 Terrence Higgins Trust<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Emergency contraception \u2013 Sexual Health Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Terminating a pregnancy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A termination of a pregnancy, also called an abortion, is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy before birth.\u00a0 It can involve surgery or taking medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Abortion – Sexual Health Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>NHS-funded abortion care – BPAS Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Menopause and contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You cannot know for sure you\u2019ve reached menopause if you\u2019re using hormonal contraception. This is because hormonal contraception can affect your periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Using the combined pill with regular breaks usually schedules a withdrawal bleed; this is not your natural period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Continuous use of the combined pill can hide menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and night sweats, and you may have minimal or no bleeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
The progestogen-only pill, IUS, contraceptive implant or contraceptive injection can make your bleeds irregular or stop completely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/i>Contraception during menopause – Rock My Menopause<\/span><\/a><\/div>When should I stop taking contraception during menopause?<\/h4><\/div>Generally, you can stop contraception either:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
one year after your last period if you\u2019re over 50 years old,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
two years after your last period if you\u2019re under 50 years old, or<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
when you reach 55 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Some people using progestogen-only contraception have no periods, so it can be hard to know if you\u2019ve started the menopause or not. You can continue to use contraception until 55 years old.<\/p>\n
If you want to stop contraception before this, talk to your doctor about a blood test to see if you have reached menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Trans and non-binary people assigned female at birth may choose to have a hysterectomy to prevent pregnancy. If you still have your uterus and ovaries and engage in vaginal sex, you should use contraception to avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to live well<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>When using contraception keeping a diary of your mood, general health and any bleeding can help if you have any complications or want to change the type of contraception you use. For example, hormonal contraception can impact your mood, so if you experience a consistently low mood after starting, there could be a link.<\/p>\n
Eating healthily and getting some form of physical activity five times a week can improve your general health. This can help ensure your contraception works effectively by supporting consistency and preventing certain health issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFor further information on how to live well, visit Live Well Dorset:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>Live Well Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Types of contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n
The contraception that works best and is most suitable for you will change throughout your life, so it\u2019s important to review or get advice from a doctor or sexual health clinic regularly.<\/p>\n
Using the Brooks \u2018best contraception for me\u2019 tool below might help you to have a conversation with your doctor or give you an idea of what you might need when you visit the sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>
About contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Contraception is free to everyone through the NHS. Using contraception can stop you from getting pregnant, protect against some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and help if you have very difficult or heavy periods.<\/p>\n
There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Emergency contraception<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Terminating a pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Menopause and contraception<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>How to live well<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Emergency contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you\u2019ve had unprotected sex, or think your contraception might not have worked, it\u2019s best to get emergency contraception to avoid becoming pregnant.<\/p>\n
There are several types of emergency contraception. Some can be take up to three to five days after unprotected sex, but it\u2019s best to get it as soon as possible. You can get it for free from a pharmacy or sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n
All types of emergency contraception are suitable for trans and non-binary people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Emergency contraception \u2013 Terrence Higgins Trust<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Emergency contraception \u2013 Sexual Health Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Terminating a pregnancy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A termination of a pregnancy, also called an abortion, is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy before birth.\u00a0 It can involve surgery or taking medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Abortion – Sexual Health Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>NHS-funded abortion care – BPAS Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Menopause and contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You cannot know for sure you\u2019ve reached menopause if you\u2019re using hormonal contraception. This is because hormonal contraception can affect your periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Using the combined pill with regular breaks usually schedules a withdrawal bleed; this is not your natural period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Continuous use of the combined pill can hide menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and night sweats, and you may have minimal or no bleeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
The progestogen-only pill, IUS, contraceptive implant or contraceptive injection can make your bleeds irregular or stop completely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/i>Contraception during menopause – Rock My Menopause<\/span><\/a><\/div>When should I stop taking contraception during menopause?<\/h4><\/div>Generally, you can stop contraception either:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
one year after your last period if you\u2019re over 50 years old,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
two years after your last period if you\u2019re under 50 years old, or<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
when you reach 55 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Some people using progestogen-only contraception have no periods, so it can be hard to know if you\u2019ve started the menopause or not. You can continue to use contraception until 55 years old.<\/p>\n
If you want to stop contraception before this, talk to your doctor about a blood test to see if you have reached menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Trans and non-binary people assigned female at birth may choose to have a hysterectomy to prevent pregnancy. If you still have your uterus and ovaries and engage in vaginal sex, you should use contraception to avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to live well<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>When using contraception keeping a diary of your mood, general health and any bleeding can help if you have any complications or want to change the type of contraception you use. For example, hormonal contraception can impact your mood, so if you experience a consistently low mood after starting, there could be a link.<\/p>\n
Eating healthily and getting some form of physical activity five times a week can improve your general health. This can help ensure your contraception works effectively by supporting consistency and preventing certain health issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFor further information on how to live well, visit Live Well Dorset:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>Live Well Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Types of contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n
The contraception that works best and is most suitable for you will change throughout your life, so it\u2019s important to review or get advice from a doctor or sexual health clinic regularly.<\/p>\n
Using the Brooks \u2018best contraception for me\u2019 tool below might help you to have a conversation with your doctor or give you an idea of what you might need when you visit the sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Contraception is free to everyone through the NHS. Using contraception can stop you from getting pregnant, protect against some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and help if you have very difficult or heavy periods.<\/p>\n
There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Emergency contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you\u2019ve had unprotected sex, or think your contraception might not have worked, it\u2019s best to get emergency contraception to avoid becoming pregnant.<\/p>\n
There are several types of emergency contraception. Some can be take up to three to five days after unprotected sex, but it\u2019s best to get it as soon as possible. You can get it for free from a pharmacy or sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n
All types of emergency contraception are suitable for trans and non-binary people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Emergency contraception \u2013 Terrence Higgins Trust<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Emergency contraception \u2013 Sexual Health Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Terminating a pregnancy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A termination of a pregnancy, also called an abortion, is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy before birth.\u00a0 It can involve surgery or taking medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Abortion – Sexual Health Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>NHS-funded abortion care – BPAS Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Menopause and contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You cannot know for sure you\u2019ve reached menopause if you\u2019re using hormonal contraception. This is because hormonal contraception can affect your periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Using the combined pill with regular breaks usually schedules a withdrawal bleed; this is not your natural period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Continuous use of the combined pill can hide menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and night sweats, and you may have minimal or no bleeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
The progestogen-only pill, IUS, contraceptive implant or contraceptive injection can make your bleeds irregular or stop completely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/i>Contraception during menopause – Rock My Menopause<\/span><\/a><\/div>When should I stop taking contraception during menopause?<\/h4><\/div>Generally, you can stop contraception either:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
one year after your last period if you\u2019re over 50 years old,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
two years after your last period if you\u2019re under 50 years old, or<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
when you reach 55 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Some people using progestogen-only contraception have no periods, so it can be hard to know if you\u2019ve started the menopause or not. You can continue to use contraception until 55 years old.<\/p>\n
If you want to stop contraception before this, talk to your doctor about a blood test to see if you have reached menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Trans and non-binary people assigned female at birth may choose to have a hysterectomy to prevent pregnancy. If you still have your uterus and ovaries and engage in vaginal sex, you should use contraception to avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to live well<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>When using contraception keeping a diary of your mood, general health and any bleeding can help if you have any complications or want to change the type of contraception you use. For example, hormonal contraception can impact your mood, so if you experience a consistently low mood after starting, there could be a link.<\/p>\n
Eating healthily and getting some form of physical activity five times a week can improve your general health. This can help ensure your contraception works effectively by supporting consistency and preventing certain health issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFor further information on how to live well, visit Live Well Dorset:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>Live Well Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Types of contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n
The contraception that works best and is most suitable for you will change throughout your life, so it\u2019s important to review or get advice from a doctor or sexual health clinic regularly.<\/p>\n
Using the Brooks \u2018best contraception for me\u2019 tool below might help you to have a conversation with your doctor or give you an idea of what you might need when you visit the sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>
If you\u2019ve had unprotected sex, or think your contraception might not have worked, it\u2019s best to get emergency contraception to avoid becoming pregnant.<\/p>\n
There are several types of emergency contraception. Some can be take up to three to five days after unprotected sex, but it\u2019s best to get it as soon as possible. You can get it for free from a pharmacy or sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n
All types of emergency contraception are suitable for trans and non-binary people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Terminating a pregnancy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>A termination of a pregnancy, also called an abortion, is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy before birth.\u00a0 It can involve surgery or taking medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Abortion – Sexual Health Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>NHS-funded abortion care – BPAS Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Menopause and contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You cannot know for sure you\u2019ve reached menopause if you\u2019re using hormonal contraception. This is because hormonal contraception can affect your periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Using the combined pill with regular breaks usually schedules a withdrawal bleed; this is not your natural period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Continuous use of the combined pill can hide menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and night sweats, and you may have minimal or no bleeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
The progestogen-only pill, IUS, contraceptive implant or contraceptive injection can make your bleeds irregular or stop completely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/i>Contraception during menopause – Rock My Menopause<\/span><\/a><\/div>When should I stop taking contraception during menopause?<\/h4><\/div>Generally, you can stop contraception either:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
one year after your last period if you\u2019re over 50 years old,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
two years after your last period if you\u2019re under 50 years old, or<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
when you reach 55 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Some people using progestogen-only contraception have no periods, so it can be hard to know if you\u2019ve started the menopause or not. You can continue to use contraception until 55 years old.<\/p>\n
If you want to stop contraception before this, talk to your doctor about a blood test to see if you have reached menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Trans and non-binary people assigned female at birth may choose to have a hysterectomy to prevent pregnancy. If you still have your uterus and ovaries and engage in vaginal sex, you should use contraception to avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to live well<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>When using contraception keeping a diary of your mood, general health and any bleeding can help if you have any complications or want to change the type of contraception you use. For example, hormonal contraception can impact your mood, so if you experience a consistently low mood after starting, there could be a link.<\/p>\n
Eating healthily and getting some form of physical activity five times a week can improve your general health. This can help ensure your contraception works effectively by supporting consistency and preventing certain health issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFor further information on how to live well, visit Live Well Dorset:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>Live Well Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Types of contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n
The contraception that works best and is most suitable for you will change throughout your life, so it\u2019s important to review or get advice from a doctor or sexual health clinic regularly.<\/p>\n
Using the Brooks \u2018best contraception for me\u2019 tool below might help you to have a conversation with your doctor or give you an idea of what you might need when you visit the sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>
A termination of a pregnancy, also called an abortion, is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy before birth.\u00a0 It can involve surgery or taking medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Menopause and contraception<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You cannot know for sure you\u2019ve reached menopause if you\u2019re using hormonal contraception. This is because hormonal contraception can affect your periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Using the combined pill with regular breaks usually schedules a withdrawal bleed; this is not your natural period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Continuous use of the combined pill can hide menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and night sweats, and you may have minimal or no bleeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
The progestogen-only pill, IUS, contraceptive implant or contraceptive injection can make your bleeds irregular or stop completely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/i>Contraception during menopause – Rock My Menopause<\/span><\/a><\/div>When should I stop taking contraception during menopause?<\/h4><\/div>Generally, you can stop contraception either:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
one year after your last period if you\u2019re over 50 years old,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
two years after your last period if you\u2019re under 50 years old, or<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
when you reach 55 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Some people using progestogen-only contraception have no periods, so it can be hard to know if you\u2019ve started the menopause or not. You can continue to use contraception until 55 years old.<\/p>\n
If you want to stop contraception before this, talk to your doctor about a blood test to see if you have reached menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Trans and non-binary people assigned female at birth may choose to have a hysterectomy to prevent pregnancy. If you still have your uterus and ovaries and engage in vaginal sex, you should use contraception to avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to live well<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>When using contraception keeping a diary of your mood, general health and any bleeding can help if you have any complications or want to change the type of contraception you use. For example, hormonal contraception can impact your mood, so if you experience a consistently low mood after starting, there could be a link.<\/p>\n
Eating healthily and getting some form of physical activity five times a week can improve your general health. This can help ensure your contraception works effectively by supporting consistency and preventing certain health issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFor further information on how to live well, visit Live Well Dorset:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>Live Well Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Types of contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n
The contraception that works best and is most suitable for you will change throughout your life, so it\u2019s important to review or get advice from a doctor or sexual health clinic regularly.<\/p>\n
Using the Brooks \u2018best contraception for me\u2019 tool below might help you to have a conversation with your doctor or give you an idea of what you might need when you visit the sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>
You cannot know for sure you\u2019ve reached menopause if you\u2019re using hormonal contraception. This is because hormonal contraception can affect your periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Using the combined pill with regular breaks usually schedules a withdrawal bleed; this is not your natural period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nContinuous use of the combined pill can hide menopausal symptoms, like hot flushes and night sweats, and you may have minimal or no bleeding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nThe progestogen-only pill, IUS, contraceptive implant or contraceptive injection can make your bleeds irregular or stop completely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/i>Contraception during menopause – Rock My Menopause<\/span><\/a><\/div>When should I stop taking contraception during menopause?<\/h4><\/div>
Generally, you can stop contraception either:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
one year after your last period if you\u2019re over 50 years old,<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\ntwo years after your last period if you\u2019re under 50 years old, or<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nwhen you reach 55 years of age.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Some people using progestogen-only contraception have no periods, so it can be hard to know if you\u2019ve started the menopause or not. You can continue to use contraception until 55 years old.<\/p>\n
If you want to stop contraception before this, talk to your doctor about a blood test to see if you have reached menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>LGBTQ+<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Trans and non-binary people assigned female at birth may choose to have a hysterectomy to prevent pregnancy. If you still have your uterus and ovaries and engage in vaginal sex, you should use contraception to avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to live well<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
When using contraception keeping a diary of your mood, general health and any bleeding can help if you have any complications or want to change the type of contraception you use. For example, hormonal contraception can impact your mood, so if you experience a consistently low mood after starting, there could be a link.<\/p>\n
Eating healthily and getting some form of physical activity five times a week can improve your general health. This can help ensure your contraception works effectively by supporting consistency and preventing certain health issues.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFor further information on how to live well, visit Live Well Dorset:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>Live Well Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Types of contraception<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
There are many types of contraception, some are long-lasting, some permanent and some reversible. When choosing what to use, consider your own needs and preferences. Your doctor or sexual health clinic can help you to decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n
The contraception that works best and is most suitable for you will change throughout your life, so it\u2019s important to review or get advice from a doctor or sexual health clinic regularly.<\/p>\n
Using the Brooks \u2018best contraception for me\u2019 tool below might help you to have a conversation with your doctor or give you an idea of what you might need when you visit the sexual health clinic.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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