Contraception videos
Granskad av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Victoria RawUrsprungligen publicerad 26 Jun 2025
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Choosing the right contraception can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options makes it easier to find what suits you best. Our expert-led videos cover all types of contraception from pills and patches to long-acting methods and barrier options, plus an overview of post birth control syndrome to help you know what to expect when stopping hormonal methods.
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Overview
Preventivmedel, also known as birth control, are methods used to prevent pregnancy. They can be devices, medications, or procedures.
What is contraception?
Contraceptive pills and patches
Tillbaka till innehållContraceptive pills and patches are hormone-based methods that help prevent pregnancy by stopping your body from releasing eggs and thickening cervical mucus to keep sperm out.
Playlist: Contraceptive pills and patches
6 videos
How does the birth control pill work?
Dr Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How does the birth control pill work?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How long do you have to be on birth control for it to be effective?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How effective is the birth control patch?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
What are the side effects of the birth control patch?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
Where is the best place to put the birth control patch?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How effective is the morning after pill?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
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Long-acting reversible contraceptives
Tillbaka till innehållLong-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are methods like implants och spiral that provide reliable, long-term pregnancy protection. They typically last from 3-10 years but can be removed at any time.
Playlist: Long-acting reversible contraceptives
7 videos
How does the implant work on the body?
Dr Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How does the implant work on the body?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How long after the implant is inserted can you be sexually active?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
Can you get pregnant when you have the implant?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
Can you get the implant removed early?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How effective is the contraceptive injection?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
What is a LNG-IUD?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
What are the different types of LNG-IUD?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
Barriärmetoder
Tillbaka till innehållBarrier contraceptive methods work by preventing the sperm from reaching the egg. They include kondomer, diaphragms, and spermicides.
Playlist: Barriärmetoder
5 videos
What is the difference between a cap and a diaphragm?
Dr Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
What is the difference between a cap and a diaphragm?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How do you use a diaphragm?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
What are the different types of condoms?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
How do you use a female condom?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
Should you use two condoms?
Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE, MRCGP
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Sterilisation
Tillbaka till innehållSterilisation is a permanent way to prevent pregnancy. It refers to simple procedure that blocks or seals the fallopian tubes in women or the sperm tubes in men.
Playlist: Sterilisation
4 videos
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What is a hysterectomy?
Prof. Lesley Regan, FRCOG
What is a vasectomy?
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Can vasectomies fail?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Do you still ejaculate after a vasectomy?
Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Post birth control syndrome
Tillbaka till innehållPost birth control syndrome refers to the range of symptoms that some women can experience happen when stopping hormonal birth control. These include changes in mood, periods, or skin.
Navigating Post Birth Control Syndrome - Symptoms and Solutions
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Victoria Raw
Feature Writer
BA (Hons), English Literature
Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
General Practitioner, Medical Author
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.
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26 Jun 2025 | Ursprungligen publicerad
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