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Contraception (fertility control)
- Contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy.
- There are different types of contraception to suit you and your lifestyle.
- Options include hormonal and non-hormonal methods.
- Each has risks and benefits.
- It is important to discuss the best method of contraception for you with your health professional.
Learn more about contraception on the Family Planning Tasmania website
Types of contraception
Type |
How it works |
Where to get more information |
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Combined oral contraceptive pill |
Oral medication containing hormones similar to the ones made in the ovaries. |
Learn more about the pill on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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Mini pill |
A progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill. |
Learn more about the mini pill on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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Depo injections |
A hormone injection given every 12 weeks. |
Learn more about Depo injections on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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Interuterine device (IUD) Mirena Kyleena Copper IUD |
Small contraceptive devices that are placed in the uterus (womb). All IUDs need to be fitted and removed by trained doctors. |
Learn more about IUDs on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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Contraceptive implant (Implanon) |
A four cm-long contraceptive device made out of soft plastic. It is inserted under the skin into the upper arm to prevent pregnancy. |
Learn more about Implanon on the Family Planning Tasmania website |
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Diaphragm |
A shallow cup made of silicone which is placed in the vagina to act as a barrier and prevent pregnancy. It is used with a special gel. |
Learn more about diaphragms on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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Emergency contraception (morning-after pill) |
Used to reduce the risk of pregnancy if you have had sex without contraception or if:
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Learn more about emergency contraception on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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Male sterilisation (vasectomy) Vasectomy (male) Tubal litigation (female) |
A vasectomy is a procedure that involves cutting or blocking two tubes, called the vas deferens, so that sperm can no longer get into the semen. |
Learn more about male sterilisation on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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Female sterilisation (tubal litigation) |
Female sterilisation involves preventing the sperm from reaching the egg by blocking the fallopian tubes. Fallopian tubes are the tubes eggs travel down to the uterus. |
Learn more about female sterilisation on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
