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Follow the links below to find information on contraceptive agents for men and women, including the pill, contraceptive injections, other hormone and drug treatments and emergency contraception.
Reviewed August 2008
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Implanon
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
The contraceptive implant is a thin plastic rod that is placed under the skin of the inner upper arm to stop pregnancy. It constantly releases small amounts of progestogen into the body.
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Oct 2008
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Contraception - implants - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on contraceptive implants. Our experts provide the answers.
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Feb 2008
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Contraception - implants and injections
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Hormonal contraception for women is available in the form of implants or injections. These release the contraceptive into the body over a sustained period of time. Contraceptive implants and injections are highly effective but may produce side effects.
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Feb 2008
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Contraception - injectable - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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This fact sheet lists a range of questions and answers on the injectable contraceptive, Depo-Provera. These questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Contraception - injections for men
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Better Health Channel
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Injectable contraception for men is being trialled in a number of countries. A combination of the hormones testosterone and progesterone may provide a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive.
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Feb 2008
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Contraception - the pill
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Oral contraceptives available in Australia include the combined pill and the mini-pill. The hormones in oral contraceptives prevent ovulation, make it harder for sperm to enter the cervix or prevent implantation of a fertilised egg.
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Jan 2008
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Contraceptive injection
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
The contraceptive injection is a very reliable way to prevent pregnancy. It is an injection of the hormone progestogen, which a woman is given every three months.
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May 2007
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Depo-Provera contraception
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
When used in a long-acting form, Depo-Provera provides reliable contraception for 3 months.
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| Date: |
Aug 2005
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Contraception: long-term options for women
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myDr
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| Description: |
Several medications and devices are now available to provide long-term contraception for women. These options offer from 1 month to 5 years of contraceptive protection, depending on which one you select.
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Jan 2004
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Contraception: injection
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myDr
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| Description: |
An injection of DMPA (depo medroxyprogesterone actetate) works by preventing ovulation, making the cervical mucus thicker and making the lining of the womb thinner.
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May 2002
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Contraception: hormone implant
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myDr
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| Description: |
A hormone implant is a small contraceptive device that is inserted into the upper arm.
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May 2002
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Contraception: spermicides
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myDr
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| Description: |
Spermicides work by killing sperm, but they should be used with a barrier form of contraception.
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| Date: |
May 2002
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