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Contraception (Combined Hormonal)

Guidance on the combined pill, patch, and ring.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Women's HealthSexual Health
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regional clinical guidance

Contraception (Combined Hormonal): guidance by region

Recommendations, thresholds and pathways can differ. Open the page written for the jurisdiction you need.

United StatesCombined hormonal contraceptionWomen's health · reviewed 2026-08-20CanadaCombined hormonal contraception (CHC): COC, patch, ringWomen's health · reviewed 2026-08-20AustraliaCombined hormonal contraception (CHC): COC, patch, ringWomen's health · reviewed 2026-08-20

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Contraception - combined hormonal methods
National
FSRH Clinical Guideline: Combined Hormonal Contraception
National
FSRH Guideline (October 2023) Combined Hormonal Contraception
National
FSRH Guideline: Combined Hormonal Contraception (October 2023)
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 206: Use of Hormonal Contraception in Women With Coexisting Medical Conditions
Local
Combined hormonal contraception and the risk of venous thromboembolism: a guideline (2016) | American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Local
Contraception - combined hormonal methods | NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries
Local
National Contraception Clinical Guidelines (South Africa Department of Health, 2021)
Local
Society of Family Planning clinical recommendations: contraception after surgical abortion
Local