In 2007, 76% of women aged 16–49 years were using some form of contraception. The most popular method of contraception was the contraceptive pill (27%), followed by the male condom (22%)
- Combined oral contraceptive
- Progesterone only pill
- Intrauterine contraception
- Depot contraception
- Sub-dermal implants
- Barrier methods
- Emergency contraception
- Contraceptive failure rates
Links
- British Association for Sexual Health and HIV www.bashh.org
- Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare www.ffprhc.org.uk
- Family Planning Association www.fpa.org.uk
- NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries http://cks.library.nhs.uk/contraception
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists www.rcog.org.uk