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Medicines for Contraception & Family Planning

About Contraception & Family Planning

Contraception includes pills, injections, implants and emergency options. The right choice depends on health, age and future plans.

Common signs and symptoms

  • Planning to prevent pregnancy
  • Considering pills or injections
  • Emergency situations after unprotected sex
  • Wanting spacing between children

Medicines and products you will find here

  • Combined oral contraceptive pills
  • Progestin-only pills and injections
  • Emergency contraceptive tablets
  • Condoms

When to see a doctor

  • You have headaches with visual symptoms
  • You smoke and are over 35
  • You have blood pressure or clot history
  • Bleeding is irregular

Frequently asked questions

How soon should emergency tablets be taken?

As soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours.

Do pills cause weight gain?

Effects vary, and many women notice little change.

This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing or stopping any medicine.

✓Reviewed by Dr Asma

Birth control pills, injections and emergency tablets help prevent unplanned pregnancy. Choose the method that suits your health with your doctor.