With so many contraceptive options available — pills, injections, implants, IUDs, condoms — choosing the right one for your situation requires proper advice, not a pharmacist's guess. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, our doctors help you choose, prescribe, and fit the right contraception. By appointment from ₦5,000.
The most widely known method. Taken daily, highly effective (99%+ when taken correctly). Also used to treat painful periods, PCOS, and acne. Several formulations available — our doctors match you to the right one based on your medical history.
For women who cannot take oestrogen — breastfeeding mothers, smokers over 35, women with migraines with aura, or hypertension. Taken daily, slightly less forgiving of missed doses than the combined pill.
A progesterone injection given every 3 months. Highly effective (99%+). No daily pill to remember. Periods may stop completely — many women consider this a benefit. Fertility may take 6–12 months to return after stopping.
A small rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm, effective for 3 years. Set-and-forget contraception. Immediately reversible when removed. Mascot Healthcare inserts and removes implants.
A small copper device fitted inside the uterus, effective for 5–10 years. No hormones — suitable for women who want hormone-free contraception or who are breastfeeding. Mascot Healthcare fits and removes copper IUDs.
A progesterone-releasing IUD effective for 5 years. Often improves heavy or painful periods significantly — many women use it for this reason regardless of contraceptive need.
| Method | Effectiveness | Duration | Hormones | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined pill | 99%+ | Daily | Oestrogen + progesterone | Healthy non-smokers under 35 wanting period control |
| Progestogen-only pill | 99%+ | Daily | Progesterone only | Breastfeeding, migraines, oestrogen-sensitive |
| Depo injection | 99%+ | 3 months | Progesterone | Those who forget pills; wanting no periods |
| Implant | 99.9% | 3 years | Progesterone | Long-term, forgetting pills, no insertion each time |
| Copper IUD | 99%+ | 5–10 years | None | Hormone-free; long-term; emergency contraception |
| Mirena IUD | 99.9% | 5 years | Local progesterone | Long-term + heavy/painful period management |
| Condoms | 85–98% | Per use | None | STI protection; short-term; no prescription needed |
Expert contraception advice and fitting at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. By appointment from ₦5,000. Confidential.