Contraceptive Devices

Follow the links below to find information on contraceptive devices such as the diaphragm, female condom and intra-uterine devices (IUDs).

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Vaginal ring
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The contraceptive vaginal ring is a soft plastic ring that is placed into the vagina once a month. It is left in place for 3 weeks then taken out for a week. A new ring is then inserted.
Date:   Mar 2012
Title:   IUD
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   IUD stands for Intra-Uterine Device. It is a small device that is placed inside the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. They are very effective, but may not be the best choice for contraception if you have not had a child.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Diaphragm
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A diaphragm is a rubber cup with a flexible rim that is used by women as a contraceptive device. It covers the cervix (the neck of the womb) to create a barrier to sperm. It is inserted by the woman before sex and left in for at least 6 hours afterwards.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Contraception
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many parents are worried about their teenagers' sexual well being and want to protect them from harm and unnecessary suffering.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Contraception - implants and injections
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hormonal contraception for women is available in the form of implants or injections that release the contraceptive into the body over a sustained period of time. Contraceptive implants and injections are very effective, but can cause side effects.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Protecting against sexually transmitted infections
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STI): Preventing STIs is much better than treating them, because when diseases are prevented people do not get sick and do not need to access health services which are expensive to provide.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Contraception - diaphragms and cervical caps
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diaphragms and cervical caps are barrier methods of contraception. They fit inside the vagina and cover the cervix (entrance to the womb) to prevent sperm from fertilising an ovum (egg).
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Intrauterine device (IUD)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small T shaped plastic device that is placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Diaphragms
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   Information about diaphragms.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Diaphragm
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information on what diaphragms are, how they work, and where you can get them from.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   The copper IUD
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   A copper IUD is a small plastic device with copper wire wrapped around its stem. It is placed inside the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Contraception - intrauterine devices
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device that' s inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent a pregnancy. The two types available are the copper IUD and the hormonal (Mirena) IUD. Both types are very effective forms of contraception and can stay in place for at least five years.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Contraception - barrier methods - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Barrier methods of contraception stop a man's sperm from reaching a woman's egg, and include condoms, diaphragms and caps. Find out what products are available for barrier contraception
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Contraception: intra-uterine device (IUD) - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   IUDs are contraceptive devices that work by preventing the implantation of a fertilised egg and by helping to stop the sperm from fertilising the egg.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Contraception: Condoms and diaphragms
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Information about condoms, female condoms and diaphragms to prevent pregnancy.
Date:   Mar 2004
Title:   Diaphragms and cervical caps - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out more about the the diaphragm and the cervical cap.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Contraception: female condom - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The female condom is a barrier method of contraception that is stronger than latex, odourless and causes no known allergic reactions.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Contraception: the female condom - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The female condom gives women increased access to safe and effective means of fertility control.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Contraception: diaphragms and caps - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A diaphragm or cap is a rubber dome that a woman inserts high into her vagina, covering the opening of the womb (cervix).
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Essure pbc (permanent birth control) - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A new method of contraception is available for women seeking permanent contraception without the need for a general anaesthetic and major surgery.
Date:   Sep 2001

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