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Male Condoms: Ready When You Are!
- ◦Easy to Use: No prescription needed, quick to put on, and ready when you are.
- ◦Discreet & Portable: Compact and easy to carry, without drawing attention.
Female Condoms: A Good Option Too!
- ◦ Easy to Use: Soft pouch with two rings- one goes inside, one stays outside for coverage
- ◦Lets You Plan Ahead: Insert up to 8 hours[1] before sex for more flexibility.
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Oral Contraceptive Pills
Emergency Pills
Your "Oops!" Backup Plan
Sometimes, birth control slips up — maybe a condom breaks. That's where emergency contraceptive pills (or “morning-after pills”) come in.
• Prevent ~ 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5 days after intercourse. [12] However, the sooner you take them, the better they work.
• Think of them as your safety net — not a regular birth control method, but a smart backup when things don't go as planned.
Remember: They don't protect against STIs, so consider other precautions too!
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Pick What Works for You
Choosing contraception is a personal decision shaped by your health, lifestyle, and what matters most to you —whether that's convenience, effectiveness, or other priorities. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all method. The best choice is the one that fits your unique needs.
| Efficient in preventing pregnancy | How Long it Lasts? |
|---|---|
Condoms 82% | Single Use |
Oral Contraceptive Pill 91% | 1 day |
Injectable Contraceptive 94% | Every 3 months |
Contraceptive Implant 99% | Up to 3 years |
Copper IUDs 99% | 3-10 years |
Hormonal IUDs 99.7% | 3–8 years (varies by type) |
*Disclaimer:
The scores and comparisons provided above are relative assessments among different contraceptive methods. They are intended to help you understand general differences but do not represent absolute effectiveness or protection. Individual experiences and outcomes may vary based on correct and consistent use, health conditions, and other factors.
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Consult certified doctors for accurate health advice. All consultations are fully confidential.Home Pregnancy & Ovulation Kits
From Curiosity to Clarity
Missed Your Period?
Don't Guess — Find Out with a Pregnancy Kit
- •Detects pregnancy early at home—quickly, privately, and conveniently.
- •~99% accurate when used from the first day of a missed period or later.[13]
- •Works by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)—a hormone produced shortly after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining.
Trying to Conceive?
Know Your Most Fertile Days with an Ovulation Kit
- •Predicts the best time to try for pregnancy by detecting the surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) in urine.
- •~99% accurate in detecting the LHsurge.[14]
- •Especially helpful for those with irregular or unpredictable cycles.
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References
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- U.S. National Library of Medicine. Combined Oral Contraceptives [Internet]. In: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®). Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006.Available from : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430882/
- National Health Mission, Government of India. Reference Manual for Oral Contraceptive Pills [Internet]. New Delhi: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; 2013 [cited 2025 Jun 10].Available from : https://nhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/family-planing/guidelines/Reference_Manual_Oral_Pills.pdf
- National Health Service. How well it works at preventing pregnancy [Internet]. 2023 Apr 17 [cited 2025 Jun 10].Available from : https://www.nhs.uk/contraception/choosing-contraception/how-well-it-works-at-preventing-pregnancy/
- Gupta V, Chawla S, Goel PK. Injectable depot medroxyprogesterone acetate: A safe contraceptive choice in public health system of India. Int J Prev Med. 2020;11:180.Available from : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7804881/
- NHS inform. Contraceptive implant [Internet]. 2024 Apr 30 [cited 2025 Jun 10].Available from : https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/contraception/contraceptive-implant
- Cooper M, Boog K. Non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception. Practice Nursing. 2019 Nov;30(11):1–6.Available from : https://www.practicenursing.com/content/clinical-focus/non-contraceptive-benefits-of-hormonal-contraception/
- Bahamondes L, Bahamondes MV, Shulman LP. Non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal and intrauterine reversible contraceptive methods. Hum Reprod Update. 2015 Sep-Oct;21(5):640–651.Available from : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26037216/
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contraception | Reproductive Health [Internet]. Atlanta (GA): CDC; 2024 [cited 2025 Jun 20].Available from : https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/about/index.html
- Armstrong C. ACOG Guidelines on Noncontraceptive Uses of Hormonal Contraceptives. Am Fam Physician. 2010 Aug 1;82(3):288–295.Available from : https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2010/0801/p288.html
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- World Health Organization. Emergency contraception: Fact sheet [Internet]. [cited 2025 Jun 3].Available from : https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/emergency-contraception
- Gnoth C, Johnson S. Strips of hope: Accuracy of home pregnancy tests and new developments. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 2014;74(7):661–9.Available from : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25100881/
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- Palacios S, Hood S, Abakah-Phillips T, Savania N, Krychman M. A randomized trial on the effectiveness and safety of 5 water-based personal lubricants. J Sex Med. 2023;20(4):498–506.Available from : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36781402/
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