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Innovation in contraception over the years means that women now have a wide choice of contraceptive methods available to them including the pill, patch, and long acting reversible methods such as the implant, injection, and intrauterine devices (IUD).

Read on to find out more about the range of safe, effective options available -there's bound to be one for you.

The choice is yours
When you're not in a settled relationship condoms are a crucial part of your sex life. Not only do they protect you from pregnancy but also ward off sexually-transmitted diseases.

Once with a long-term partner, though, many women prefer the convenience of the Pill. This is still the most widely-used contraceptive available and has an excellent safety record.

There are two main types: Combined Oral Contraceptives (COC), which use the hormones oestrogen and progestogen to disrupt ovulation and stop you becoming pregnant and the Progestogen Only Pill (POP), ideal for women who cannot, or prefer not, to take oestrogen.

When taken correctly the Pill is an effective method of contraception. However, the Pill is a daily method and one drawback is remembering to take it every day. If you're the forgetful type, a longer acting method could be a great alternative.