Contraception

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Varies

Turnaround

Immediate

Appointment

30 - 60 mins

Contraception Education Concept with Oral contraceptive, Injection Contraceptive and Male Condom.
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What are your birth control options?

There are a wide range of options available when it comes to contraception, and a doctor can help you to figure out which method will best suit you.
Your age, lifestyle, constitution, medical and family history can reflect your doctor’s suggestion. The doctor can also help you understand how different methods may alleviate existing menstrual issues or patterns.

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Birth control options

Hormonal contraception: Hormonal birth control changes hormone levels in the body to prevent fertilisation or implantation of a fertilised egg. These methods are all over 99% effective when used correctly, and some of them can ease menstrual symptoms such as heavy bleeding or painful periods.

The combined pill, usually referred to as “the pill”, contains oestrogen and progesterone; the progesterone-only pill, like the pill but without the oestrogen, is for women who have high blood pressure or blood clots and thus are sensitive to oestrogen. This pill must be taken at the same time every day; contraceptive implants, patches or injections; the vaginal ring, a small plastic ring that is inserted into the vagina. Some intrauterine devices (IUDs) release hormones, also.

Non-hormonal contraception

The most common methods of birth control that do not involve taking hormones are:

  • natural family planning methods;
  • barrier methods such as the cap (or diaphragm, which is 92-96% effective when used correctly and with spermicide)
  • or condoms (male and female, 98% and 95% effective, respectively); some intrauterine devices (IUD) are non-hormonal

Permanent birth control

The two permanent methods of contraception are male (vasectomy) and female sterilisation.

What to do next

There are advantages and disadvantages to each different type of contraception; the levels of effectiveness vary, and it is important to note that only barrier methods can protect against sexually transmitted disease.

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I have noticed side effects since I started a new contraceptive pill. Should I stop taking it?
If you notice leg or chest pain, or any difficulties breathing, you should stop taking your contraception and see a doctor immediately, as this can indicate a blood clotting issue. Other symptoms such as nausea, headaches, and breast tenderness usually clear up within three months.
Yes, in some cases women will experience relief of symptoms associated with endometriosis and PCOS. This is because the hormones in the pill can help to regulate your cycle and stabilise hormone levels, which is one of the major causes of these conditions.
Contraceptive methods that do not use hormones include natural (rhythm) methods, barrier methods like the condom, diaphragm, or cap, and some intra-uterine devices (IUD).

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