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Contraception
Contraception can be a medication, device or technique used to prevent pregnancy. There are numerous contraceptive options available in
Australia, including:
- hormonal drugs, e.g. the pill, the mini pill,
injections (depo provera), implants (implanon), emergency contraception
(morning after pill), IUD (intrauterine device releasing progesterone)
- a physical barrier or device, e.g. male and
female condoms, IUD (intrauterine device), diaphragm, cervical cap and
spermicides
- natural and traditional methods, e.g. Billings
ovulation method, calendar/rhythm method, mucus/ temperature method,
withdrawal, and breastfeeding
- sterilisation, e.g. tubal ligation (tubes
tied) or essure (micro inserts) for women, vasectomy (the snip) for
men
A woman's contraceptive choice may be influenced by relationships, health, age, and personal philosophy.
Information on contraception includes:
Go to specific
health issues introductory page.
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