Contraceptive Agents

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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Emergency Contraception
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Links to information about emergency contraception or the "morning after pill".
Oral Contraceptives
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Links to information about the Pill and other oral contraceptives.
Systematic Reviews of Contraceptive Agents
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of contraceptive agents.

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Title:   Implanon
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Contraception - implants - Q & A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A range of questions on contraceptive implants. Our experts provide the answers.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Contraception - implants and injections
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Contraception - injectable - Q & A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Contraception - injections for men
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2008

Title:   Contraception - the pill
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
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.
Date:   Jan 2008

Title:   Contraceptive injection
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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.
Date:   May 2007

Title:   Depo-Provera contraception
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   When used in a long-acting form, Depo-Provera provides reliable contraception for 3 months.
Date:   Aug 2005

Title:   Contraception: long-term options for women
Publisher:   myDr
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.
Date:   Jan 2004

Title:   Contraception: injection
Publisher:   myDr
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.
Date:   May 2002

Title:   Contraception: hormone implant
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A hormone implant is a small contraceptive device that is inserted into the upper arm.
Date:   May 2002

Title:   Contraception: spermicides
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Spermicides work by killing sperm, but they should be used with a barrier form of contraception.
Date:   May 2002

Title:   Safe sex using condoms and spermicides
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out how condoms and spermicides can help you practise safe sex.
Date:   May 2002
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