ABSTRACT
There is enormous variation in the uptake and use of methods of contraception in different countries worldwide. More than 95 per cent of women in the UK who do not want to become pregnant will use contraception; details of the methods currently available are given in Table 6.1. Some couples may use more than one method at the same time, such as taking the oral contraceptive pill in conjunction with using condoms. Some methods of contraception can only be prescribed by a doctor, whereas others can be used without ever having to seek medical advice.
