Contraceptive methods booklets

These booklets detail each method of contraception available in the UK and answer common questions.

They have been developed using expert medical advice.

The range also includes a useful guide to contraception after having a baby and a guide to reproduction.

Audience Consumers and sexual health professionals who would like more information about the different contraceptive methods available.

For use by Health professionals working in any clinical setting to support contraceptive information and decision making.

All booklets are 210x99mm, number of pages varies.

Price £7.50 per 50 copies or free to eligible organisations (see How to order below)

Code See below for individual leaflet codes. These all start with PO.

Booklets in the Contraceptive Methods range

You can preview each booklet below.

Your Guide to Contraception PO1016
A chart of all the contraceptive methods.
Your Guide to Contraception (PDF)

We also produce a popular pocket-sized contraception chart, Your Contraceptive Choices.

Your Guide to Long-acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) PO1015
A handy chart summarising the implant, injections, the IUS and the IUD.
Your Guide to LARC (PDF)

Your Guide to Contraceptive Choices – After You've Had Your Baby PO1017
Your Guide to Contraceptive Choices – After a Baby (PDF)

Contraceptive Injections PO1032
Your Guide to Contraceptive Injections (PDF)

The Contraceptive Implant PO1011
Your Guide to the Contraceptive Implant (PDF)

The IUD PO1004
Your Guide to the IUD (PDF)

The IUS PO1003
Your Guide to the IUS (PDF)

The Combined Pill PO1001
Your Guide to the Combined Pill (PDF)

The Progestogen-only Pill PO1002
Your Guide to the Progestogen-only Pill (PDF)

The Contraceptive Patch PO1033
Your Guide to the Contraceptive Patch (PDF)

The Contraceptive Vaginal Ring PO1012
Your Guide to the Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (PDF)

Diaphragms and Caps PO1005
Your Guide to Diaphragms and Caps (PDF)

Male and Female Condoms PO1010
Your Guide to Male and Female Condoms (PDF)

Male and Female Sterilisation PO1007
Your Guide to Male and Female Sterilisation (PDF)

Natural Family Planning PO1006
Your Guide to Natural Family Planning (PDF)

Emergency Contraception PO1009
Your Guide to Emergency Contraception (PDF)

Bodyworks: Your Guide to Understanding Reproduction PO1034
Your Guide to Understanding Reproduction (PDF)

Alternative formats

Your Guide to Contraception and Bodyworks are also available in Braille, large print or audio formats.

If you'd like one of these formats please contact us for more details.

Large print copy of Your Guide to Contraception (PDF).

Large print copy of Bodyworks (PDF).

How to order

FREE for NHS general practices in England

FPA contraception booklets and sexually transmitted infection booklets are available free to NHS general practices in England. To order email allocations@fpa.org.uk. Include:

• title and code of each booklet required
• quantity required (each separate booklet must be ordered in multiples of 50)
• full delivery address.

FREE for other organisations

Other organisations may be able to get small quantities free from health promotion units in England and health boards in Northern Ireland. Contact your local unit/board directly for more information.

Individuals and other organisations

If you aren't eligible for free copies you can order multiples of 50 at £7.50 per 50 copies. It is a condition of sale that the booklets remain free to the end user.

Buy contraception booklets from our online shop.

Invoiced orders and membership discounts.