Read our guide on the different types of contraceptives, their advantages and disadvantages. Find the method which works best for you.

If you need the morning after pill Boots pharmacy is here to help you understand your options. Find out about the options and the find nearest store.

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Updated information about the risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills containing drospirenone

Extended or continuous cycle combined oral contraceptive pills are a packaging of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) that reduce or eliminate the withdrawal bleeding that would occur once every 28 days in traditionally packaged COCPs.

Consumer information about the medication ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES , includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES.

The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as the birth control pill or colloquially as “the pill”, is a type of birth control …

Combined emergency contraceptive pills (“morning after pills”) contain two types of hormones, estrogen and progestin, which are commonly found in daily oral contraceptives.

Learn about the advantages of oral contraceptives, the types of birth control pills available, what to do when you miss a pill and common …

Notes: a ella and the levonorgestrel EC products listed in the top section are dedicated products specifically marketed for emergency contraception. The regular oral contraceptives listed above have been declared safe and effective for use as ECPs by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Type of oral contraceptive Brands available in New Zealand; Progestogen-only pill: Femulen, Microlut, Microval, Noriday, Cerazette: Combined oral contraceptives with low-dose oestrogen and progestogen