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The morning after pill

Don't panic. If you've forgotten your pill, or the condom has broken, there is something you can do to prevent becoming pregnant. Contact your pharmacy, doctor or local family planning clinic as soon as possible.

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Contraception

A new study carried out at Macquarie University revealed that 70 percent of Australian women surveyed were presently using a form of contraceptive and 15...

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Contraception while breast-feeding

When breastfeeding, many types of contraception are safe. A good discussion with your doctor will cover the reliability of each method and the safety aspects...

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Contraceptive implants: Implanon

Implanon is a small contraceptive implant that lasts for three years.

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Hormonal contraception

Whilst the most common form of contraception is the condom, coming in a close second are those methods that rely on hormones to alter the woman's reproductive...

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Injectable contraceptives: "Depo"

What is Depot meldroxyprogesterone acetate?
Also known as Depo-Provera™ and Depo-Ravolera™ it contains a long-acting hormonal contraception called...

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Intra Uterine Device (IUD)

What is an IUD?
The intra uterine device (IUD) is made of flexible plastic with fine copper wire wound firmly around it; the device is placed in a woman's...

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Mirena™: Intra Uterine System (IUS)

Mirena™ is a new type of IUD (intrauterine device). Fitted inside the uterus, it remains in place until removed, releasing a progesterone hormone into...

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Natural contraception

If you don't want to use devices or chemicals to prevent pregnancy, it is possible to learn how to predict a woman's fertile times. You may then either have...

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Remote-control birth control

At present the options for men who decide they don't want any more children are limited. There's really only abstinence or vasectomy, neither of which seem...

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Safe sex and contraception

Abstinence, or not having sex, is the only 100 percent form of safe sex. It is your decision to make and it is an option for different phases of your life....

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Sterilisation for men — vasectomy

You should talk to your doctor about sterilisation if:

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The combined Pill

The combined Pill is made from two hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, similar to the hormones that are in the female body.

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The diaphragm

What is it? The diaphragm is a dome-shaped rubber cap with a flexible rim which fits inside the vagina, covering the cervix (the entrance to the uterus).

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The female condom

The female condom is exactly as it sounds. It is made of polyurethane that seems like a male condom, but has no latex, it fits inside the vagina completely...

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The male condom

How does the condom work?
It collects the male partner's semen, and thus prevents pregnancy
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The mini-Pill

What is the Mini-Pill? The Mini-Pill contains progesterone only (as opposed to oestrogen and progesterone in the Pill).

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Tubal sterilisation

You should talk to your doctor about sterilisation if:

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Ultrasound male contraceptive 'effective'

Forget condoms and vasectomies - scientists have found a simple contraceptive procedure for men that could be a painless and less expensive alternative to...

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How safe is the 'pill'?

The oral contraceptive pill (also simply known as the 'pill') was introduced to Australian women 50 years ago. And, without sounding too dramatic here, it's...

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Pill shown to have blood clot risk

Thousands of Australian women start their day with a tiny tablet but new research has found two of the most popular brands actually triple the risk of blood...

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Having an "unwanted" baby

Finding out that you're pregnant can be one of the biggest bombshells that you'll ever hear, unexpected pregnancy or planned. Suddenly your whole life is...

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