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Contraceptives are things you can use to not get pregnant after sex. Some types can also help with things like painful periods or hormone problems. Contraception can include condoms, pills, implants, and other options. are things that can stop people from getting pregnant. Contraception is sometimes called birth control.
This Easy Read guide can help you choose the right contraception for you. There are contraception options for men and women.
People use contraception for different reasons. You might use contraception because:
- you don't want to get pregnant or have a baby
- you need help with that are painful or that happen when you are not ready
A period is the monthly bleeding that happens when the lining of the uterus leaves the body through the vagina.
- you want to stay healthy.
The guide explains different types of contraception, how they work and what Side effects are things a medicine can do that you do not want. For example, the medicine might make you feel tired, sick, or sad . Before you start a new medicine, your doctor should tell you what the side effects might be. If the side effects you get are bad or different to what you expected, you should talk to your doctor again. you might get.
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