Contraception - Home

Contraception: This is action that can be taken to prevent pregnancy. There are different types of contraceptive methods. These include medicines that can be used to reduce fertility and prevent pregnancy.

The medicines listed below are used to treat contraception. The list is arranged in alphabetical order and may include the:

Generic medicine name (which reflects the active ingredient, and is also referred to as the non-proprietary name)
Brand name (i.e. the name of the medicine assigned by its manufacturer, also referred to as the proprietary name)