Contraceptive Singapore | Shim Clinic

A contraceptive is a method or device used to reduce the risk of getting pregnant.

Classification of contraceptive methods:

• Spacing
  • Barrier – condoms
  • Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
  • Hormonal Method
    • Contraceptive pill – daily consumption
      • Combined pill
      • Progesterone only pill (POP)
      • Once-a-month (long acting) pill
      • Male pill
    • Depot Preparations
      • Contraceptive patch – weekly change
      • Contraceptive ring – monthly change
      • Contraceptive injection – 3 monthly injection
      • Contraceptive implant – 3-5 yearly change
  • Post Conceptive Method
  • Miscellaneous
• Terminal methods
  • Female sterilisation (Tubectomy)
  • Male sterilisation (Vasectomy)

References

Contraceptive treatment is available!

References

• Contraceptive @ Wikipedia