Contraception allows you to choose whether or not you want to try for a baby and the timing of pregnancy best suited to you. It also gives you an opportunity to have all the health checks you need before trying for a baby. There are many different choices of contraception available. No single method suits everyone and you may have to try a few different types of contraception before you find one that’s right for you. This page has information on contraception choices for women with diabetes. Contraception choices for women with diabetes Read more about different types of contraception, which ones are most effective, the benefits and side effects, and how suitable they are when you have diabetes. Download booklet For more information, talk to your doctor, who can advise you on the safest and most effective form of contraception suited to your individual needs. Related resource For women with diabetes—sexually transmitted infections Featured resources Contraception choices for women with diabetes Read more about different types of contraception, which ones are most effective, the benefits and side effects, and how suitable they are when you have diabetes. Download
