{"id":5059,"date":"2026-09-23T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecclinic.ie\/?p=5059"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:32:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T09:32:25","slug":"opcoes-de-contracecao-em-dublin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecclinic.ie\/pt\/posts\/contraception-options-dublin\/","title":{"rendered":"A contrace\u00e7\u00e3o n\u00e3o serve para todos \u2014 As perguntas que mudam a recomenda\u00e7\u00e3o"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5059\" class=\"elementor elementor-5059\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de733ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de733ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9469cb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9469cb7\" 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class=\"ec-blog-widget\">\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-quick-answer\">\n  <p class=\"ec-blog-quick-answer__label\">Quick answer<\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single \u201cbest\u201d contraceptive method for everyone. The best option is the one that is medically appropriate, effective for your goal and compatible with your priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraine with aura, smoking and age, blood pressure, a history of blood clots, postpartum timing, breastfeeding and some medications can change which methods are suitable. Your priorities matter too: bleeding control, period pain, acne, convenience, hormone-free preference, privacy and how quickly you want fertility to return.<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Ireland, free contraception is available to eligible people from age 17 until the day before their 36th birthday, but \u201cfree\u201d does not remove the need for an individual medical assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-pullquote\">\n  <p class=\"ec-blog-pullquote__label\">From Dr. Eliana<\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a patient asks me, \u201cDoctor, which contraception is best?\u201d, I usually answer with another question: best for what \u2014 and best for whom?<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A method can be excellent on paper and wrong for your medical history. Another can be statistically very effective but unacceptable because of how it affects bleeding. The right decision is not a ranking. It is a match between safety, effectiveness and your actual life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contraception should be a shared decision, not an internet ranking.<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical eligibility changes with migraine type, smoking, age, blood pressure, clot history and other conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combined oestrogen-containing methods are generally inappropriate in migraine with aura.<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postpartum and breastfeeding status can change timing and suitability.<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medicines reduce the effectiveness of some hormonal contraceptives.<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects are not the same as danger signs.<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most reversible contraception does not cause permanent infertility.<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-acting methods are highly effective because they remove daily user error, but that does not make them automatically \u201cbest.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ireland\u2019s Free Contraception Scheme covers eligible people aged 17\u201335 inclusive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What do you actually need contraception to do?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy prevention is often the main goal, but it is rarely the only one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good consultation begins by asking what matters to you. At EC Clinic in Dublin that conversation sits inside a <a href=\"\/general-gynaecological-consultation\/\">general gynaecological consultation<\/a> or <a href=\"\/reproductive-health-consultation\/\">reproductive health consultation<\/a>, depending on your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might want:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">very high contraceptive effectiveness<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighter or less painful periods<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fewer decisions day to day<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a method you can stop yourself<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a hormone-free option<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">privacy<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acne improvement<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predictable bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rapid return to fertility when you stop<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two patients with identical medical histories can reasonably choose different methods because their priorities are different.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is not \u201cless scientific.\u201d Preference is part of evidence-based care because a method only works well if the person can and wants to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the main contraceptive categories?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For public education, it is more useful to compare categories than brands. The HSE overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hse.ie\/services\/sexual-health\/types-of-contraception\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">types of contraception<\/a> is a useful public reference alongside a medical consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Combined hormonal contraception.<\/strong> These methods contain oestrogen plus a progestogen and include the combined pill, patch and vaginal ring. They mainly prevent ovulation and also change cervical mucus and the uterine lining. Potential advantages can include more predictable bleeding and reduced period pain for some users. The important limitation is that oestrogen is not medically suitable for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Progestogen-only methods.<\/strong> These include the progestogen-only pill and longer-acting methods using a progestogen. They avoid oestrogen, so they can be suitable for some people who should not use combined hormonal contraception. Bleeding patterns can be less predictable, especially initially.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Intrauterine contraception.<\/strong> This includes hormone-releasing intrauterine systems and the copper intrauterine device. They are long-acting, highly effective and do not depend on remembering a daily pill. The hormonal intrauterine option can reduce bleeding for many people; the copper option is hormone-free but can make periods heavier or more painful in some users.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Implant.<\/strong> The implant is a long-acting progestogen-only method placed under the skin of the arm. It is highly effective and requires very little ongoing effort. Irregular bleeding is one of the main reasons some users dislike it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Injectable contraception.<\/strong> The injection is a progestogen method given at intervals. It is effective but requires repeat administration, and return to ovulation can be slower after stopping than with many other reversible methods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Barrier and non-hormonal methods.<\/strong> Condoms are important because they also reduce the risk of many sexually transmitted infections. Other barrier approaches and fertility-awareness methods require different levels of user involvement and have different effectiveness in typical use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is not to crown a winner. It is to understand which trade-offs matter to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why does migraine with aura change the recommendation?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because \u201cmigraine\u201d is not one category.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraine with aura includes focal neurological symptoms such as visual disturbance, sensory change or other reversible neurological features before or during the headache.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraine with aura is associated with a higher baseline risk of ischaemic stroke. Combined oestrogen-containing contraception also increases thrombotic risk. For that reason, major medical-eligibility guidelines generally classify combined hormonal contraception as inappropriate in migraine with aura. The CDC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/73\/rr\/rr7304a1_appendix.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2024<\/a> is one of the detailed reference frameworks clinicians use for these decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why I ask what your migraine actually feels like rather than simply ticking \u201cmigraine: yes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have never been sure whether your symptoms count as aura, describe them. Do not self-diagnose from a graphic online.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do smoking and age matter?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking increases cardiovascular risk. Oestrogen-containing contraception can also increase the risk of blood clots and arterial events.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination becomes more concerning with increasing age. The HSE specifically states that the combined pill is not suitable if you smoke and are over 35 \u2014 see the HSE page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hse.ie\/conditions\/combined-oral-contraception-the-pill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">combined oral contraception<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a good example of why a method can be safe for one patient and inappropriate for another.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question is not \u201cIs the pill safe?\u201d The question is \u201cIs this category safe for you, given your risk factors?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do we check blood pressure for some methods?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because significant hypertension changes vascular risk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A woman can feel completely well and still have elevated blood pressure. If an oestrogen-containing method is being considered, a properly measured blood pressure is part of safe prescribing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not bureaucracy. It is risk assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What if I have had a DVT or pulmonary embolism?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A previous venous thromboembolism \u2014 meaning a deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism \u2014 is a major part of contraceptive history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safest method depends on the exact history, whether the event was provoked by a temporary risk factor, whether there is an inherited thrombophilia, whether anticoagulation is being used and what other risk factors are present.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not a situation where I would want a patient choosing contraception from a \u201ctop five\u201d article.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a clot history, bring as much information as you can about what happened and when.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What changes after having a baby?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The postpartum period is special because blood-clot risk is temporarily higher after birth. Breastfeeding can also affect which methods are preferred and when they are started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some methods can be started immediately or early postpartum. Others, particularly oestrogen-containing methods, require more caution in the early weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plan should consider:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how recently you delivered<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vaginal birth or Caesarean birth<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal clot-risk factors<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether another pregnancy is desired soon<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no need to wait for periods to \u201cbe normal again\u201d before discussing contraception.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can medicines make contraception stop working?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some can.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medicines increase liver-enzyme activity and can lower the levels of some hormonal contraceptives, reducing effectiveness. Other interactions work differently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why your full medication list matters, including medicines for epilepsy, some infections and other long-term conditions, as well as supplements or herbal products.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never stop an essential medicine because you think it interferes with contraception. The contraception plan can usually be adapted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What side effects are common, and what counts as a warning sign?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most damaging myths online is that \u201cany side effect means the method is dangerous.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is not how medicine works.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected effects can include changes in bleeding, breast tenderness, nausea, headaches or mood changes depending on the method and the individual. Some settle with time; some remain unacceptable even if medically harmless.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A side effect can be a perfectly valid reason to change method because quality of life matters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A danger sign is different. New severe chest pain, shortness of breath, focal neurological symptoms, severe unusual headache or other acute symptoms need urgent medical assessment. The specific warning signs depend on the method and the patient\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of counselling is to teach both: what is expected, and what should never be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Will hormonal contraception make me infertile later?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most reversible methods, no.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertility generally returns after stopping, although the timing varies. The HSE notes that many women can become pregnant shortly after stopping the pill, ring or patch, while the injectable method can be associated with a longer delay before ovulation returns. See the HSE page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hse.ie\/pregnancy-birth\/trying-for-a-baby\/coming-off-contraception\/contraceptive-methods-and-fertility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contraceptive methods and fertility<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A temporary delay in return to ovulation is not the same as permanent infertility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One reason this myth persists is that contraception can mask an underlying cycle disorder. If someone had irregular ovulation before starting contraception, the irregularity may return when the method is stopped. The contraception did not necessarily create the problem; it may have hidden it while it was being used.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can contraception improve acne?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some hormonal methods can improve acne, and others may have little effect or worsen it in some individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact effect depends on the hormonal profile of the method and the patient\u2019s skin biology. Acne can be a legitimate part of the decision, but it should not override medical eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A method that helps skin but is contraindicated by your clot or migraine history is not the right method.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can contraception cause melasma or pigmentation?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal exposure can be associated with melasma in susceptible people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But pigmentation is multifactorial, and not every woman who develops melasma needs to stop her contraceptive method. Light exposure, genetics, inflammation and skin type also matter.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a pigmentation change coincided with starting or changing hormonal contraception, mention it. We can weigh how important that association appears in your individual case \u2014 including through a <a href=\"\/service\/skin-consultation\/\">skin consultation<\/a> when the pigment pattern itself needs assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the Free Contraception Scheme in Ireland?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ireland\u2019s Free Contraception Scheme is available to women, transgender people and non-binary people who meet the eligibility criteria from the day of their 17th birthday until the day before their 36th birthday. See the HSE <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hse.ie\/services\/sexual-health\/free-contraception\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free contraception<\/a> page and the Department of Health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/department-of-health\/campaigns\/free-contraception-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Contraception Scheme<\/a> campaign page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme covers consultations with participating providers and a range of prescription and emergency contraceptive services according to the HSE reimbursement arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HSE lists both short-acting methods and long-acting reversible contraception within the service.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility and covered products can change over time, so always check the current HSE information rather than treat this article as a permanent reimbursement list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does \u201cfree contraception\u201d mean I can skip a medical consultation?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost being covered does not remove the need to assess suitability.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A safe consultation can include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnancy-prevention goals<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bleeding pattern and period pain<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">migraine history<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoking<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood pressure where relevant<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clot or cardiovascular history<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medications<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">postpartum and breastfeeding status<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">previous side effects<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acne or pigmentation concerns<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how often you want to think about contraception<\/span><\/li>\n  <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">future fertility plans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared decision-making means you leave understanding the benefits, limitations and alternatives \u2014 not just holding a prescription.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-pullquote\">\n  <p class=\"ec-blog-pullquote__label\">From Dr. Eliana<\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best contraceptive consultation is not one where I convince you to use my favourite method. It is one where you understand why two or three options fit your medical history, what each one will probably ask of you, and which trade-off you personally prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is informed choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which method is \u201cmost effective\u201d in real life?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods that require very little user action \u2014 such as long-acting reversible contraception \u2014 tend to have very high real-world effectiveness because there is less opportunity for forgotten doses or incorrect use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-acting methods can also be highly effective when used correctly, but typical-use effectiveness is lower because humans are human: pills are missed, patches are delayed, condoms are sometimes used incorrectly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effectiveness matters. But it is not the only variable. A patient can reasonably decline the statistically most effective category because a different method fits her values and medical context better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"ec-blog-reviewed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medically reviewed by Dr. Eliana Casta\u00f1eda, Obstetrician-Gynaecologist and Aesthetic Specialist \u00b7 24 September 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ec-blog-signature\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Dr. Eliana Casta\u00f1eda<br>Obstetrician-Gynaecologist and Aesthetic Specialist \u00b7 Medical Director, EC Clinic Dublin<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-faq\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8701\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8701\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the safest contraception?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8701\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8701\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single safest method for everyone. Safety depends on medical history, risk factors and the method category.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8702\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8702\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I take the combined pill if I have migraine?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8702\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8702\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraine without aura and migraine with aura are treated differently. Combined oestrogen-containing contraception is generally inappropriate in migraine with aura.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8703\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8703\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I use hormonal contraception if I smoke?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8703\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8703\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the method, age and other risk factors. Oestrogen-containing methods become particularly concerning in smokers over 35.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8704\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8704\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I need my blood pressure checked?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8704\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8704\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some hormonal methods, yes. Significant hypertension changes eligibility.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8705\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8705\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does contraception cause permanent infertility?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8705\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8705\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most reversible contraception does not. Return to fertility timing varies by method.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8706\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8706\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Which method gives the fastest return to fertility?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8706\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8706\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many methods have rapid return after stopping; the injectable method can have a longer delay in return to ovulation.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8707\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8707\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can contraception improve heavy periods?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8707\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8707\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some methods can significantly reduce bleeding, while the copper intrauterine device may make bleeding heavier in some users. Your bleeding goal should be part of the decision.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8708\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8708\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can contraception help acne?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8708\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8708\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some hormonal methods can help; others may not. Medical suitability still comes first.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8709\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8709\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can contraception cause melasma?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8709\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8709\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal exposure can contribute in susceptible people, but melasma is multifactorial. Do not stop a method without discussing the whole picture.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8710\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8710\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is contraception free in Ireland?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8710\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8710\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Free Contraception Scheme currently covers eligible people from age 17 until the day before age 36. Check the HSE for current eligibility and participating services.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n    <h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-8711\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8711\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n      <a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I need a GP referral for a private contraceptive consultation at EC Clinic?<\/a>\n    <\/h3>\n    <div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8711\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8711\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. You can book directly.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the safest contraception?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There is no single safest method for everyone. 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Rules on promotion of prescription-only medicines to the public and on social media.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ec-blog-cta\">\n  <p class=\"ec-blog-cta__lead\">Book a contraception consultation at EC Clinic<\/p>\n  <p class=\"ec-blog-cta__contact\">\n    <a href=\"tel:+35319125590\">01 912 5590<\/a><span class=\"ec-blog-cta__sep\">\u00b7<\/span><a href=\"\/general-gynaecological-consultation\/\">Book Online<\/a><span class=\"ec-blog-cta__sep\">\u00b7<\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@ecclinic.ie\">info@ecclinic.ie<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n  <p class=\"ec-blog-cta__details\">No GP referral needed \u00b7 Shared decision-making \u00b7 EN \u00b7 ES \u00b7 PT \u00b7 <a href=\"\/price-list\/\">Price list<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\n  <p class=\"ec-blog-cta__address\">Trinity Central, 152-160 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 Y8N7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  (function () {\n    var widget = document.querySelector(\".ec-blog-widget\");\n    if (!widget) return;\n    widget.querySelectorAll(\".elementor-tab-title\").forEach(function (title) {\n      title.addEventListener(\"click\", function () {\n        var item = this.closest(\".elementor-toggle-item\");\n        var content = item.querySelector(\".elementor-tab-content\");\n        var isActive = this.classList.contains(\"elementor-active\");\n        widget.querySelectorAll(\".elementor-tab-title\").forEach(function (t) {\n          t.classList.remove(\"elementor-active\");\n          t.setAttribute(\"aria-expanded\", \"false\");\n        });\n        widget.querySelectorAll(\".elementor-tab-content\").forEach(function (c) {\n          c.style.display = \"none\";\n        });\n        if (!isActive) {\n          this.classList.add(\"elementor-active\");\n          this.setAttribute(\"aria-expanded\", \"true\");\n          content.style.display = \"block\";\n        }\n      });\n    });\n  })();\n<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick answer There is no single \u201cbest\u201d contraceptive method for everyone. 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