The Pill does not make you infertile. As with all forms of contraception, your normal fertility levels return after you stop taking the contraceptive pill.
There is no reason to take a break from the contraceptive pill – it does not build up in your body and will not affect your fertility permanently.
The contraceptive implant is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, but does not protect you from getting Sexually Transmitted Infections.
The contraceptive implant (LARC) is a small flexible tube that’s inserted under the skin of your upper arm. It releases the hormone progestogen to prevent pregnancy. It is also known as “LARC”, or long-acting reversible contraception.
Contraception is a way of reducing the chances of you or your partner from getting pregnant. Condoms, “the Pill” and LARC are common types of contraception.
If you don’t take contraceptive precautions when having sex, the girl may get pregnant which may lead to complications if you are not both ready to be parents.
When you sleep with someone without using protection, you are also sleeping with their sexual history. This means that, if they have had sex with other people without using protection and they caught sexually-transmitted infections, you could get the infections too.
In Norfolk, condoms are free from GPs or through the C-card scheme which has outlets in lots of towns and villages. Similar projects are available across the country.
Protection: condoms are called this because they help protect both of you from infection, disease and pregnancy. 15% of people using condoms get pregnant from not using them correctly.
Some medicines can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill – be sure to check with your doctor so you stay safe.