Withdrawal bleeding

We explain why you are told to take a 7-day break from the contraceptive pill, ring or patch, and what bleeding in the middle of your cycle means when using hormone therapy.

Contraceptive alternatives to the pill

Don't want to take the pill? Weigh up the pros and cons of the alternatives here...

Synthetic hormones in contraceptive pills and rings

Not sure what is in your contraceptive? Find out here.

Legal: NuvaRing lawsuit for no warnings about dangers of blood clots

A 2014 lawsuit against the makers of Nuvaring alleged users were not warned adequately of the risks.

The Nuvaring contraceptive device

The Nuvaring is a vaginal hormonal contraception that uses a silicone ring infused with hormones to prevent ovulation and therefore prevent pregnancy. The rings can affect your vagina by causing local irritation and discharge, and are not suitable for everyone.