Contraception in Sri Lanka: What's Available and How to Choose
Every contraceptive method available in Sri Lanka, how well each works, how long it lasts, and how to choose the one that fits your life.
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Contraception that fits your life.
From daily pills to ten-year coils — confidential family-planning advice at Sugabi Clinic Ragama, so you can choose a method on effectiveness, convenience and your own plans.
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Choosing a method
An overview of everything available in Sri Lanka and how to compare the options.
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Long-acting reversible contraception
The most effective reversible methods — fitted once, working for years, fully reversible when you want a baby.
The Hormonal Coil (LNG-IUS): Contraception and Treatment for Heavy Periods
The hormonal coil gives excellent contraception and is a leading treatment for heavy periods. Advised for 5 years in Sri Lanka; the latest evidence…
Read the guideThe Copper Coil (IUD): Hormone-Free Contraception for up to 10 Years
The copper coil gives up to 10 years of hormone-free contraception. How it works, what fitting is really like, effects on periods, and who it suits.
Read the guideThe Contraceptive Implant (Jadelle): 5 Years of Protection
The Jadelle implant gives 5 years of contraception from two small rods in the arm. How it works, what to expect, side effects and the myths worth…
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Emergency contraception
What to take, how quickly, and where to get it.
Emergency Contraception in Sri Lanka: Your Options and How Quickly to Act
How emergency contraception works in Sri Lanka — the morning-after pill and copper IUD, how quickly to act, effectiveness, and where to get them.
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Frequently asked questions
Which contraceptive method is most effective?
Long-acting methods — the hormonal coil, copper coil and implant — are the most effective reversible options, with failure rates under 1% because there is nothing to remember daily.
How long does a coil last?
The copper coil protects for up to 10 years. The hormonal coil (LNG-IUS) is licensed for 5 years in Sri Lanka, and the latest evidence supports effectiveness up to 8 years for contraception.
Will contraception affect my future fertility?
No — fertility returns promptly after removing a coil or implant, and after stopping the pill. Only the injection may delay return of fertility by some months.
How quickly must emergency contraception be taken?
As soon as possible. Pills work best within 72 hours (some up to 120 hours), and a copper coil can be fitted up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.
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