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The advice after a missed contraceptive pill depends on the type of pill, how many were missed and where you are in the pack. One rule does not safely cover every product.
Read · 2 min ↗If contraception failed or sex occurred without protection and pregnancy is not wanted, seek advice as soon as possible. Emergency contraception is time-sensitive.
Read · 2 min ↗A contraceptive implant is a small rod placed under the skin of the arm that releases progestogen. It avoids daily pill-taking, but still needs an individual suitability check.
Read · 2 min ↗A hormonal intrauterine system, or IUS, sits in the uterus and releases progestogen. It can provide long-acting contraception, and some types are also used for heavy periods.
Read · 2 min ↗A copper IUD is a small device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy without hormones. It is a long-acting option, but suitability and practical arrangements should be discussed before insertion.
Read · 2 min ↗Pregnancy can occur before the first period returns after birth. Breastfeeding alone should not be assumed to provide reliable contraception without understanding the specific conditions of a recognised method.
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