Contraception
What is contraception?
The term contraception refers to different methods used to protect women from becoming pregnant. Some methods of contraception can also help to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections such as condoms. For more information about contraception please make an appointment to see a doctor.
Contraception options
General practitioners at The UoM Health Service can provide advice regarding contraception options, and guidance in deciding the best option for each patient. The various forms of contraception that our doctors can provide information about include condoms, the contraceptive pill, Nuvaring, an Intrauterine device or Implanon. Implanon and Intrauterine devices can also be inserted by general practitioners onsite. For further information regarding contraceptive options, please make an appointment with one of our general practitioners. You can also refer to the websites below for more information.
www.mariestopes.com.au/services-for-women/contraception-and-contraceptive-methods
The website below also provides information on various forms of contraception in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Arabic.
www.contraceptioninfo.com.au
Where do you get contraception?
Condoms are readily available and can be purchased from many outlets including chemists, supermarkets and service stations. You may also be able to get free condoms and dental dams from family planning centres or sexual health centres. Condom packages should include information on how to use condoms. Otherwise if you are unsure how to apply a condom correctly please follow the link below.
www.pamf.org/teen/sex/birthcontrol/howto.html
Other contraception options such as the contraceptive pill need to be prescribed by a doctor and purchased at a chemist. Please make an appointment to see one of our doctors to discuss the pill and other options available for both men and women. For further information on methods of contraception, please refer to the above contraception options.