Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I get Long Acting Contraception?
- Can I remove Long Acting Contraception at any time?
- Can I use tampons with Long Acting Contraception?
- Can the IUS or IUD fall out?
- Will Long Acting Contraception affect my desire for sex?
- Does Long Acting Contraception protect me against STIs?
- Why are there threads attached to the IUS and IUD?
- How will Long Acting Contraception affect my periods?
- What is the difference between an IUS and an IUD?
- When should the implant be inserted?
- How is the Implant placed?
- Does my body need to take regular breaks from hormones (IUS and Implant only)?
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What is Long Acting Contraception?
(Find out in just 2 minutes)
Well, it’s different.
It protects for longer
You can’t forget it
It works really well
Long Acting Contraception describes a range of highly effective reversible contraceptive methods that last for an extended period of time. They mainly include the hormonal IUS, copper IUD, and Implant.
So does the same contraception suit all women?
Not quite, we are all different after all.
That’s why there’s a range of options for everyone.
Long Acting Contraception
The IUS
(hormonal coil)
The IUD
(copper coil)
The Implant
Long Acting Contraception & the Pill
Compare the facts and see which benefits matter most to you
The Pill
The pill is a small tablet containing hormones that should be swallowed by the woman at the same time every day.
The IUS (hormonal coil)
The intrauterine system is a small T-shaped frame made from soft, flexible plastic and is placed in your womb by your doctor.
The IUD (copper coil)
The intrauterine device is a small plastic T‐shaped apparatus that contains a copper wire. It is placed in your womb by your doctor.
The Implant
The contraceptive implant is a small flexible plastic rod that is placed under the skin of your upper arm by your doctor.
- When do I need to think about them?
- How reliable are they?
- What makes them work? And where?
- How can it affect my period?
- Will it make me gain weight?
- What about thrombosis risk?
- Can I get pregnant if I stop using it?
- How much does it cost?
- How do I use it?
- Are there side effects?
The Pill
Once a day, it should be swallowed always at the same time every day.
The IUS (hormonal coil)
Lasts up to 3-5 years once placed. The duration of use depends on the product.
The IUD (copper coil)
Lasts up to 3-10 years once placed. The duration of use depends on the product.
The Implant
Lasts up to 3 years once placed by your doctor.
