Which contraception is right for me? Weigh your options

Pick what matters most to you, and this tool builds a side-by-side comparison of the method families — with the real-life effectiveness numbers, and the exact questions to take to your GP. It won't pick one for you. That's a decision to make with your own doctor.

If this is an emergency, don't use this tool — call 000 now. Sudden chest pain, trouble breathing, a swollen painful leg, signs of stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech): call 000. If you've had unprotected sex in the last few days and don't want to be pregnant, that's time-sensitive — talk to a pharmacist or your GP today about emergency contraception.

This tool is for anyone who can become pregnant — whatever your gender. Condoms are the only option here that also protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

What matters most to you?

Tap your top two or three. This is what builds your comparison.

EffectivenessAs close to never-pregnant as possible

Low effortDon't want to think about it daily

Hormone-free optionPrefer no hormones / fewer hormones

Easy to stop / reversible fastWant my fertility back quickly if I change my mind

Help with periodsLighter / less painful / more predictable periods

Where are you with this?

Optional — sharpens the questions, never changes the comparison.

Starting contraception

Switching from what I'm on

Just had a baby / breastfeeding

Just exploring my options

Your age (optional)

Optional — used only for one context line. Never changes the comparison or recommends anything.

Anything specific you want to ask or are worried about?

Optional. This stays on your device. We print it back to you under “Your note to raise” so you can take it to your GP — it's never sent in the email.

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This tool helps you weigh your options — it can't check what's safe for you or whether you're pregnant. If you're worried about either right now, call your GP or pharmacist today.

General information to help you prepare and decide. Not personal medical advice, not a recommendation of any particular method, and not an emergency service. Which contraception is right for you depends on your own health history — that's a decision to make with your own doctor, who can check what's safe for you. In an emergency call 000.

drhblo.com/tools · Dr HB Lo, Integrative GP · general information, not personal medical advice