Contraception
There are many choices to make about whether or not to use contraception and what method to use if you want to avoid a pregnancy. Contraceptive methods include the use of hormones, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and barrier and natural methods.
Follow the links below to find information on contraception.
Reviewed May 2010
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Links to information on contraceptive agents, including the pill, contraceptive injections and other hormone and drug treatments.
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Links to information on contraceptive devices such as the diaphragm, female condom and intra uterine devices (IUDs).
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Links to information about vasectomy and tubal ligation as forms of contraception or sterilisation.
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| Title: | Non-hormonal contraception |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre |
| Description: | Non-hormonal contraceptives include barrier methods and other methods such as intrauterine devices, female and male sterilisation procedures, spermicides and the withdrawal method of contraception. |
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| Title: | Contraception after 40 |
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| Publisher: | Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc |
| Description: | The phase leading up to menopause can be a time of great change in a woman's life. During this period a woman experiences a number of physical changes and may review how she feels about herself and her body. It is also a time when a woman may wish to re-evaluate her form of contraception due to a lowered risk of pregnancy and possible changes in sexual relationships. |
| Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Title: | Sexual and reproductive health of young people |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Pregnancy, child birth and sexually transmitted infections are major health concerns for young people. Contraception and sexual health problems are the most common issues for which young women see their family doctors. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | Family Planning and Fertility |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information on family planning, contraception, and fertility. |
| Date: | Mar 2010 |
| Title: | Contraception |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Contraception is when you take some action to prevent a pregnancy as a result of sexual activity. |
| Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Title: | Lactational amenorrhoea method - breastfeeding as a contraceptive method (Lactational amenorrhoea method) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Lactational amenorrhoea is a method of contraception based on the natural phase of infertility that occurs with breastfeeding shortly after birth which is due to low circulating levels of oestrogen that restrict ovulation from occurring. |
| Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Title: | Contraception |
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| Publisher: | The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health |
| Description: | Until menopause is reached women are not totally protected from pregnancy despite the decline in fertility during perimenopause. Effective, safe and appropriate contraception is available if a woman does not want a pregnancy. |
| Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Title: | Contraception |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Contraception is when you take some action to prevent a pregnancy. It's important for all young people to think about contraception... |
| Date: | Nov 2009 |
| Title: | Menopause and sexual issues |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Menopause occurs when a woman stops ovulating and her monthly period (menstruation) ceases. A woman's sex drive or libido can be affected by the menopause. Contraception, physical changes such as a dry painful vagina, body image, hormone changes, relationships and social issues may also affect sexuality and libido. |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Title: | Facts about sex |
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| Publisher: | inspire foundation |
| Description: | It is easy to be confused about sex. There are so many mixed messages and myths surrounding it - it is not easy to tell what is right and what is not. This factsheet sets the record straight on some of the most common questions. |
| Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Title: | Education for contraceptive use by women after childbirth |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | Counseling about family planning is now standard care for most women who have just given birth. Many women feel that this service is just provided as part of a checklist. Few providers and researchers have looked at how well the counseling works. Some p... |
| Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Title: | Ectopic pregnancy |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Pain may indicate a ruptured tube, which is a medical emergency and requires immediate surgery. Treatment for non-emergency ectopic pregnancy may include medication or surgery. |
| Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Title: | Disability and sexual issues |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Sexuality is a key component of human nature. People who have a physical or intellectual disability may find it difficult to express their sexuality in satisfying ways. Problems include body image concerns, physical limitations, reduced sexual function and the attitudes of others. |
| Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Title: | Contraception choices for women |
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| Publisher: | The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
| Description: | For contraception choices for men see chart 127 Contraception choices for men Deciding which method of contraception to use is partly a matter of personal choice your age lifestyle state of health and |
| Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Title: | Contraception choices for men |
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| Publisher: | The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
| Description: | For womens contraception choices see chart 140 Contraception choices for women The two main methods of contraception currently available for men are condoms sheaths and vasectomy There is no hormonal |
| Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Title: | Contraception - choices explained |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Several methods of contraception are available. The method you choose will depend on your general health, lifestyle and relationship. Contraceptives available include physical barriers and devices, hormonal (oral, implant and injectable) methods, sterilisation, emergency and 'natural' methods. |
| Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Title: | Sex education - talking to teenagers |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Teenagers need accurate information about sex and sexuality if they are to negotiate sexual relationships safely and responsibly. Sex education should cover a variety of topics including the biology of sex and reproduction, relationships, sexuality, contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The most influential role models for a child are their parents or carers. |
| Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Title: | Travel tips for women |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Women who are travelling may have to consider extra issues, such as different dress codes in certain countries. Take sensible security precautions, especially when travelling alone, and never hitchhike. Pregnant women should avoid travelling to countries where malaria is present. |
| Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Title: | Systematic Reviews of Family Planning and Fertility Treatments |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of family planning and fertility treatments. |
| Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Title: | Teenagers - sexual behaviour |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The sexual behaviour of young people (teenagers) in Australia is recorded in the 2002 results of the third National Survey of Australian Secondary Students, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health. Unsafe sex practices and unwanted pregnancy are significant health issues for Australian teenagers. |
| Date: | Jul 2008 |
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