Healthier Scotland. Scottish Government
Longer-lasting contraception
They're the most effective methods of contraception, last for 3 to 10 years and you don’t have to think about them every day
1 in 25 women in Scotland already use them.
Find out here if an implant, intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS) could work for you.
Why choose longer-lasting contraception?
Read about the benefits of longer-lasting contraception and how it could suit your lifestyle.
Different types of longer-lasting contraception
Learn about the three most effective types, how they work and how they're fitted.
What users of longer-lasting contraception say
Read what women in Scotland say about the implant, IUD and IUS.
Your questions answered
Know the facts from the myths - find answers here to many common questions about longer-lasting contraception.
What to do next
Think you'd like to try longer-lasting contraception? Find out how here, plus things you and your partner (or partners) need to think about if you do choose longer-lasting contraception.