Oral Contraceptives

Links to information about oral contraceptives such as the Pill.

Reviewed July 2009

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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:   Nov 2009
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:   Nov 2009
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:   Apr 2009
Title:   The Pill
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   The pill is a commonly used form of contraception. This fact sheet has information on different types of the pill, the advantages and disadvantages to using the pill, and some potential side effects.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   How to wean a baby
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Guide to weaning your baby from breastfeeding, including how to pace the process, effects on your child, your breasts and your hormones, and likelihood of pregnancy.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Combined oral contraceptives and cancer risk
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   The Cancer Council Australia's position statement on oral contraceptives
Date:   Jan 2006
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:   Sep 2005
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:   Contraceptive pills for women
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   A guide to how the contraceptive pill works, its benefits and risks.
Date:   Apr 2001
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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