Top 10 questions
you shouldn't be afraid to ask
Need advice on your contraception choice?
Download a list of questions that you might like to print off and take with you to your next appointment with your doctor/nurse, to help you get all the facts.
Top 10 questions you shouldn't be afraid to ask
Your healthcare professional will consider many factors when they are discussing contraception options with you, including:-
- Age
- Relationship status
- Health
- General lifestyle
- Family medical history
However, here are 10 questions that you may want to ask if you still feel unsure about the right choice for you.
1
How many methods of contraception are there and what are their pros and cons?
2
I am not planning on having children for years, what contraceptive options are good for me?
3
Are there particular contraceptive pills that would suit me more than others and why?
4
What are the side-effects that I should be mindful of with the different forms of contraception?
5
If I am not getting on with my contraceptive, how long should I try to stick with it before changing?
6
If I don't opt for a hormone based contraceptive, what other alternatives are available and how effective are they?
7
Do I have to wait for the first day of my period to start contraception or can I start immediately?
8
If I ever want to get pregnant when should I stop my contraceptive?
9
Are there any natural methods of contraception and how effective are they?
10
What should I do if I think my contraception method has failed?
