Oral Contraceptives

Follow the links below to find information about oral contraceptives such as the Pill.

Reviewed September 2010

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Title:   The Pill
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The 'Pill', or Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP), is a popular way women chose to protect themselves against unwanted pregnancy.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Oral contraceptives containing drospirenone (Yaz and Yasmin)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The TGA has reviewed the available information and has assessed the risks of VTE associated with drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   How to wean a baby
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to weaning your baby from breastfeeding, including how to pace the weaning process, effects of weaning on your child, your breasts and your hormones, and likelihood of pregnancy during weaning.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   The Pill
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The 'Pill', or Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP), is a popular way women chose to protect themselves against unwanted pregnancy.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   The minipill or progestogen-only pill (POP)
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The minipill contains a very small amount of only one hormone, progestogen, so it is more correctly called the progestogen-only pill or POP. The POP is taken to prevent pregnancy.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   The Pill
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information on different types of the pill, advantages and disadvantages to it, and potential side effects.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Contraception - the pill
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The 'pill' is a highly effective form of oral contraception for women. Two types are available in Australia: 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. Your doctor can advise you on the risks, benefits and alternative contraceptive options available to you.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Understanding your menstrual cycle
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   This factsheet aims to educate women about the different phases of the menstrual cycle so that they can gain a better understanding of how their bodies work and of menstruation generally.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Combined oral contraceptives and cancer risk
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Cancer Council Australia's position statement provides women with background information about the risks and benefits of combined oral contraceptives, particularly in relation to cancer.
Date:   Jan 2006
Title:   The pill: myths and misconceptions
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   This article aims to provide an overview of how the pill works as well as dispel some of the common myths and misconceptions.
Date:   Sep 2003
Title:   Contraception and thrombosis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Comments for consumers on contraception and thrombosis.
Date:   Jun 2002
Title:   Contraception, hormone replacement therapy and thrombosis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The combined oral contraceptive pill and hormone replacement therapy increase the risk of venous thrombosis. Women should be checked for other factors predisposing them to thrombosis before these drugs are prescribed.
Date:   Jun 2002
Title:   Contraception: the oral contraceptive pill - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The oral contraceptive pill is one of the safest commonly used medications to prevent pregnancy.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Contraception: the combined pill - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The combined oral contraceptive pill is about 99 per cent effective.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Contraception: the mini (progestogen only) pill - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The mini-pill is a progestogen only pill and an alternative to the combined pill.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Progestogen-only methods of contraception
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Progestogens are hormones. They are important in controlling the menstrual cycle. Some progestogens can be used to reduce the chance of getting pregnant. They are useful for women who are breast feeding or who cannot take other contraceptive pills.
Date:   Jan 1999

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