Birth Control
From the contraceptive pill to condoms, we're here to help you find the right type of contraception for your body and your needs. Best of all, you can get your birth control through the Free NHS Contraception Service with Chemist4U.
Birth Control Advice & Guides
How Long Does Birth Control Take to Work?Â
Whether you’re using birth control for the first time or switching to a new form of contraception, you need to know when your chosen method will start working to stay safe. Well, we’re here to keep you as protected as possible. So, whether you want to know when your pill will start to work, or which forms of contraception offer instant protection, read our guide. Three Key Takeaways How long hormonal birth control takes to work depends on when in your...
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Contraceptive Pill Brands Explained Â
Choosing a contraceptive pill can feel daunting. There are dozens of brand names, each with different advantages, making them suitable for different people. We’re here to help you navigate the birth control pill brands available, work out which suits your needs best, and whether it’s available on the free NHS contraception service. Three key takeaways  There are many different brands of contraceptive pills available for free on the NHS, which means you’re more likely to find...
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Do Birth Control Pills Cause You to Gain Weight? Â
A common question around the contraceptive pill is whether it can lead to weight gain. The short answer is no, it won’t, at least not directly. Many studies have shown that there is no conclusive evidence that birth control pills will cause you to put on weight. However, in reality it’s a little more complicated than that. Let’s find out more about how birth control can affect your body. Three key takeaways  There is very little evidence that birth control pills will make you gain...
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Mini Pill vs Combined Pill: Which is Right For You? Â
The combined and mini (POP) birth control pills are both hormonal methods of contraception taken daily. The combined pill contains oestrogen and progestogen, while the mini pill only contains progestogen. Most people can take either the mini or combined birth control pills with no problems or side effects, and the same level of protection when it comes to preventing pregnancy. However, individual risk factors, pre-existing health conditions, your lifestyle and, honestly, how good you are at remembering to take...
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Managing Your Morning After Pill Side Effects Â
If your contraception has failed or you had sex without using birth control, emergency contraception is a safe and effective solution to a potentially stressful situation. And while morning after pill side effects are fairly common, they’re generally mild and easy to manage with the right preparation. We're here to help you get to grips with what to expect, from the differences between ellaOne and levonorgestrel side effects, to how long your symptoms may last. Three key takeaways  The...
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Can You Get Pregnant on the Birth Control Pill? Â
There one main reason people take contraception: to avoid getting pregnant!. While no method is 100% safe (well, aside from not having sex), if used correctly, the birth control pill is more than 99% effective. This means fewer than one in every 100 people taking the pill will get pregnant within a year. But that’s only if you use the pill correctly. Human error means that it’s possible the pill can fail, and you may become pregnant. That’s where we come in. Below we take a look at...
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