Menu Home > Get contraception > Other contraception options OTHER CONTRACEPTION OPTIONS IUD, IUS AND IMPLANT If you are thinking of starting to use the IUD, IUS or implant, or need help with your existing long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), please get in touch with Brook Cornwall. Our helpful staff will be able to provide you with detailed information about each of the methods and can book you in for fittings and removals. STARTING A NEW METHOD OF CONTRACEPTION There are lots of options when it comes to contraception and it's important to find the one that works for you. Whether you're looking to start using contraception for the first time or you want to change your method, Brook Cornwall can help you think through your options. Our knowledgeable team can talk you through the pros and cons of the different methods and help you decide what's best for you based on your preferences and lifestyle. Find out more about the different options for contraception Get in touch with Brook Cornwall About Referrals Contact Accessibility Cookies and Privacy Policy This website uses cookies to give you the best experience and help us improve site performance. To find out what cookies we use and how to disable non-essential ones, please read our privacy and cookies policy. Accept

Menu Home > More services > Information and advice > Contraception CONTRACEPTION Contraception refers to the methods that are used to prevent pregnancy. Some methods of contraception (condoms and internal condoms) can also be used to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Whatever your age, gender or sexuality, contraception is available FREE from Brook Cornwall. Our priority will always be to ensure you can access a method that suits you best. Our team will always explain everything, listen without judging and make you feel at ease. You can also get some types of contraception from GP surgeries. You can get free condoms as part of the Condom Distribution Service. Find out more about getting contraception in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. WHAT TYPES OF CONTRACEPTION ARE AVAILABLE? There are many different options when it comes to contraception. Some methods are used on a one-off basis each time you have sex. Others are used every day, and some are more long-term, lasting months or years. You can find out more about each type of contraception below. What if I’m under 16? How can I get free condoms? How can I get the pill? What is emergency contraception? What if I want to stop using a method of contraception? Where can I get more advice about contraception? TYPES OF CONTRACEPTION EXTERNAL (OR 'MALE') CONDOMS INTERNAL (OR 'FEMALE') CONDOMS COMBINED PILL PROGESTOGEN ONLY PILL IMPLANT HORMONAL COIL (IUS) NON-HORMONAL COIL (IUD) INJECTION PATCH RING DIAPHRAGM STERILISATION (FEMALE) VASECTOMY (MALE STERILISATION) NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE PILL CONTRACEPTION ADVICE About Referrals Contact Accessibility Cookies and Privacy Policy This website uses cookies to give you the best experience and help us improve site performance. To find out what cookies we use and how to disable non-essential ones, please read our privacy and cookies policy. Accept