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Contraception Comparison

There are a wide range of hormonal contraceptives that provide effective contraceptive cover. The below table allows you to get an overview of contraceptives available so that it's more likely that you'll find one that is most suitable for your body and lifestyle, with a minimum risk of side effects.

Are you are having trouble knowing which contraceptive method to choose from? Why not use the 'My Contraception Tool' to find out which contraceptive method is the right one for you.

Dr Hilary Jones discusses different contraceptive methods

	Combined pill	Mini-pill	Contraceptive ring	Contraceptive patch
Examples	Yasmin, Dianette & Microgynon	Micronor, Noriday & Cerazette	NuvaRing	Evra
Effectiveness	> 99%	< 99%	> 99%	>99%
Use	Once a day for 21 days with seven day break	Used everyday for 28 days with no break	Once a month, followed by a seven day break	Once a week followed by a seven-day break
How it's administered	Orally (Tablets swallowed with water)	Orally (Tablets swallowed with water)	Vaginally (Inserted into vagina)	Transdermally (Applied to skin)
Ingredients	Oestrogen and progestogen	Progestogen	Oestrogen & progestogen	Oestrogen & progestogen
Main Benefits	- Contraception - Can help regulate periods and help minimise the severity of PMS symptoms	- Contraception - Can minimise the severity of PMS symptoms - Can be taken by most women who can't take the combined pill	- Contraception - Can help regulate periods - Can help minimise the severity of PMS symptoms	- Contraception - Can help regulate periods - Can help minimise the severity of PMS symptoms
Main side effects	Headache, breast tenderness, changes in menstrual bleeding, migraines, unwanted hair growth	Spotting, irregular periods, changes in menstrual bleeding, unwanted hair growth	Headache, breast tenderness, changes in menstrual bleeding, migraines, unwanted hair growth	Headache, breast tenderness, changes in menstrual bleeding, migraines
Who shouldn't take it	Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, migraine sufferers, women who weigh over 14 stone, women with high blood pressure, women using other contraceptives	Pregnant, women who weigh over 14 stone, women using other contraceptives	Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, migraine sufferers, women who weigh over 14 stone, women with high blood pressure, women using other contraceptives	Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, migraine sufferers, women using other contraceptives

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Yasmin contraceptive pills package

4.9/5 - 70 Reviews

Yasmin

Alleviates PMS
Reduces cramps
Can improve skin

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Dianette contraceptive pills package

4.8/5 - 60 Reviews

Dianette

Alleviates period pains
Predicted menstrual cycle
Proven acne treatment

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Cilest the pill package

4.9/5 - 41 Reviews

Cilest

Can regulate period timing
Lessens cramps and PMS
Easy to take tablets

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Cerazette mini pill package

4.9/5 - 78 Reviews

Cerazette

Almost 100% effectiveness
Suitable if you are sensitive to oestrogen
Can be used whilst breastfeeding

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Microgynon contraceptive pills

4.8/5 - 73 Reviews

Microgynon

Reduces PMS and cramps
Have regular lighter periods
Pregnancy protection at 99%

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NuvaRing vaginal ring

4.8/5 - 59 Reviews

NuvaRing

Around 99% effective
Used just once a month
Low maintenance

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Mercilon package

5/5 - 12 Reviews

Mercilon

Alleviates PMS and cramps
Improve skin appearance
Protects against pregnancy

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Marvelon birth control pill

4.8/5 - 14 Reviews

Marvelon

Can alleivate PMS
Reduces menstrual pains
Lightens a heavy flow

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4.9/5 - 34 Reviews

Evra

99% effective contraception
Low maintenance patch
Applied once a week

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Ovranette pills package

4.1/5 - 12 Reviews

Ovranette

Reduces menstrual cramps
Regulates lighter periods
Protects against pregnancy

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Logynon package

5/5 - 11 Reviews

Logynon

Can alleviate period pain and discomfort
Hormones naturally mimic your cycle
21 easy-to-take tablets per month

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Femodette package

5/5 - 7 Reviews

Femodette

Easy-to-take tablets
Can improve PMS
3-month or 6-month supply

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Femodene package

4.9/5 - 12 Reviews

Femodene

Regulates your period every month
Relief for premenstrual pain
Can be used to treat endometriosis

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Qlaira contraceptive pills package

4.9/5 - 9 Reviews

Qlaira

Taken daily for the full 28 days
Can offer relief from PMS symptoms
Mimics your natural menstrual cycle

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Loestrin package

4.9/5 - 19 Reviews

Loestrin

Reduces cramps and discomfort
It's available in 2 doses
Helps to manage difficult periods

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Noriday oral contraceptive pill

4.7/5 - 9 Reviews

Noriday

Can alleviate cramps
No oestrogen used
Highly tolerable

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Brevinor package

5/5 - 7 Reviews

Brevinor

Alleviates cramps
Can reduce PMS
Easy-to-take tablets

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4.5/5 - 13 Reviews

Cerelle

99% effective contraception
Doesn't contain oestrogen
Delivered straight to your door

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5/5 - 22 Reviews

Zoely

Regulate period timings
Taken for 28 days
Can miminise PMS symptoms

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0/5

Levest

Contains oestrogen
Prevents pregnancy
Reduces PMS

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0/5

Lucette

Reduces a heavy flow
Alleviates PMS
Prevents unwanted pregnancy

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0/5

Zelleta

Doesn't contain oestrogen
Suitable for more women
Prevents unwanted pregnancies

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0/5

Rigevidon

Suitable combined pill alternative
Prevents unwanted pregnancies
Reduces symptoms of periods

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0/5

Millinette

Contains the female hormone
Regulates your menstrual cycle
Makes periods more manageable

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0/5

Norgeston

Doesn't contain oestrogen
Makes periods more manageable
Prevents unwanted pregnancies

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Microgynon 30 ED

0/5

Microgynon 30 ED

Prevents pregnancies
Can alleviate PMS
Includes 7 placebo pills

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