When COCs are contraindicated, the use of alternative contraceptive methods, as the progestin-only pill, intrauterine devices or barrier contraceptives, should be considered.

If you want to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), you will need to use a barrier method of contraception. Here is a list of contraceptives that you can use to avoid pregnancy.

23% reported use of 'other' methods, barrier contraceptives or no form of contraception. Barrier contraceptive use was not significantly different between cases and controls. Current and/or past ...