General Contraception Questions
Which contraceptive method is best for me?
When choosing your preferred method of contraception, consider the following: Do you want a permanent method? If so, you can consider having sterilisation or a vasectomy if you're a man. Do you need protection from sexually transmitted infections? If ...
How effective are the different contraceptive methods?
All contraceptives help reduce the risk of pregnancy, but some are better than others. Contraceptives that are more than 99% effective: contraceptive implant (lasts up to 3 years) hormone intrauterine device, or IUS (up to 5 years) copper ...
How long does contraception last?
Some methods of contraception protect you only once, or have to be taken every day to work. Other methods of contraception can be inserted or replaced less frequently and these are ideal for people who have difficulty remembering to use contraception ...
Where can I get contraception in Malta?
Not yet followed by anyone Pharmacies are the main place to buy contraception in Malta. At pharmacies you can get condoms and the morning after pill without a prescription. With a doctor's prescription you can buy the contraceptive pill and the ...
Should I rely on the withdrawal method?
The withdrawal method, also known as pulling out, is the act of taking the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation, and ejaculating away from the woman's genitals. Some studies show that when the withdrawal method is used perfectly, only around 4 ...
Monthly cost of contraception in Malta
Long acting contraceptives (such as the IUD and the implant) usually have a much higher price per unit than short acting contraceptives (such as condoms and the contraceptive pill). However, long acting contraceptives also have a much longer ...
Do I need my parents' permission to get contraception?
Condoms do not require a prescription and are even available from vending machines, for example at the University of Malta canteen. For contraceptives that require a prescription (which is most contraceptives except condoms) or are given out solely ...
Are there subsidies for contraception in Malta?
In most cases, you will have to buy your contraceptives with your own money, even if you obtain a prescription for free from a health centre GP. Unfortunately, there are no subsidy or reimbursement schemes for contraceptives in Malta, so they have to ...