What are the main contraceptive methods — and which birth control option is right for you?

Contraceptive methods include hormonal, non-hormonal, long-acting, and barrier options. In this episode, we explain how different birth control methods work, their effectiveness, and how doctors assess suitability across Europe.

You’ll learn:

• Hormonal contraception: combined oral contraceptive pill, progestogen-only pill, patch, vaginal ring, injection

• Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC): hormonal IUD, copper IUD, contraceptive implant

• Barrier methods: male and female condoms, diaphragm

• Permanent methods: sterilisation procedures

• How effectiveness is measured (typical use vs. perfect use)

• Medical factors that influence choice, including migraine history, smoking status, ...