Contraception

Pill, IUD, implant: the one that fits your life, not the default one.

Choosing a contraception means fitting a method into a life that has its own constraints: age, medical history, tolerance, plans for children, regularity. The consultation goes through the options - the pill, the copper or hormonal coil, the implant, the ring - and the fitting is done at the practice when a device is chosen.

Advice

• No contraception is permanent: a change can be discussed at any time, without having to justify it.
• For fitting a coil, the days just after your period are often the most comfortable.
• Report any effect you notice - bleeding, mood, libido: this guides the choice as much as your medical history does.

FAQ

Is a coil possible if you have not had a child?

Yes. This is no longer a contraindication; the size of the device is simply chosen accordingly.

Is the fitting painful?

It most often causes a brief, period-type pain. A painkiller taken before the appointment and a fitting at the right point in the cycle make it more comfortable.

Does fertility return after stopping?

Yes, and quickly for most methods. The timeframe is set out for you according to the contraception used.

To book an appointment, call +216 29 682 692.