The POP can be used by most women, even if they have any significant health issues. Barrier methods are condoms and the diaphragm. They prevent semen from entering the uterus and can be an effective method of contraception when used consistently and correctly. Condoms are the only method that offers protection from both unintended pregnancy and STIs. The male condom is a sheath made of latex or polyurethane, which is rolled onto the erect penis before sex.
Condoms can be used in conjunction with other methods to increase contraceptive effectiveness. The female condom is a polyurethane sheath, which is inserted into the vagina before sex. It has two flexible rings to keep it in place in the vagina. The diaphragm is a soft, dome-shaped silicone cap with a flexible rim, which is placed in the vagina before sex to cover the cervix and stop sperm getting into the uterus. A diaphragm should be fitted for the right size by a doctor or nurse and instructions provided on how to use it.
In typical use these are less effective than other methods. LAM is the use of breastfeeding as a contraceptive method. Breastfeeding reduces the probability of ovulation egg release occurring, therefore reducing the chance of a pregnancy. FABMs do not rely on the use of hormones or devices. FABMs include any method based on the identification of the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle to indicate when sexual intercourse should be avoided to prevent pregnancy. Withdrawal is where the man takes his penis out withdraws from the woman's vagina before he ejaculates comes.
It is also known as coitus interruptus. Emergency contraception EC can reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex.
EC is not a method of regular contraception. Using a reliable form of contraception is the best ongoing protection against unplanned pregnancy. The ECP can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex but it is most effective if taken in the first 24 hours. What should you keep in mind? Generally, there are five categories of birth control methods.
Each method works in a different way, like preventing sperm from getting to an egg or discouraging your body from releasing eggs. But every contraceptive technique has the same primary goal of helping you avoid unwanted pregnancy. Only condoms protect against STIs when used correctly. Common methods include birth control pills you take every day, a patch you replace every week, a vaginal ring you change every month or a shot your doctor gives you every three months.
All of these methods require a prescription. The IUD also changes the lining of the womb endometrium so that it is not suitable for pregnancy. This prevents a fertilised egg from developing. Both men and women can have an operation to make them sterile. The woman's operation involves blocking the fallopian tubes.
It is done through the abdomen and is called a tubal occlusion and tubal ligation. The male operation is called a vasectomy. The operations are more than 99 per cent effective and are permanent. This method is for people who have already had all the children they want. There are also now tiny inserts that can be placed inside a woman's tubes by means of a special instrument. This procedure is done through the vagina and can be done while the woman is awake.
The rhythm or Billings methods, fertility awareness, mucus, ovulation and temperature methods all provide ways for your to monitor where you are at in your cycle and when you are fertile.
These methods are most effective when you have regular periods. If they are done perfectly these methods are between 95 to However, 5 in 20 women 25 per cent may get pregnant using these methods.
This is when the man takes his penis out of the vagina before he ejaculates and sperm is released from the penis. This doesn't work if he forgets to withdraw his penis or is not quick enough.
Also there may be some sperm in the pre-ejaculate fluid that comes out of his penis before he ejaculates. If he ejaculates at the entrance to the vagina some sperm may still swim inside and a woman could still get pregnant with this method. Perfect use of the withdrawal method is 96 per cent effective. Approximately 2 in 10 women get pregnant using this method of contraception. This information is also available in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese — see Downloads section on this page.
If you're having sex and don't want to get pregnant, you need contraception. Contraception is also called birth control or family planning. Ulipristal has been clinically demonstrated to be more effective than levonorgestrel in reducing the risk of pregnancy when taken up to five days hours after unprotected sex. It is not recommended that you use emergency contraceptive pills as your usual method of contraception. Using a reliable form of contraception is the best protection against unintended pregnancy.
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Some abortion services in Victoria offer reduced fees to students, healthcare card holders and those experiencing financial difficulty.
In Victoria, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and reliable. You can have a medication abortion up to nine weeks of pregnancy. You can have a surgical abortion from around six weeks of pregnancy onwards. Mifepristone, also called RU or the 'abortion pill', is used to terminate end a pregnancy up to nine weeks.
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Skip to main content. Sexual health. Home Sexual health. Contraception - choices. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Choosing the right contraception for you Contraceptive protection from STIs Long acting reversible contraception Combined contraceptive pills and vaginal rings Barrier methods of contraception Permanent methods of contraception Natural methods of contraception Emergency contraception Where to get help.
There are many contraceptive methods available in Australia, including implants, intrauterine devices IUDs, both copper and hormonal , injections, pills, vaginal rings, barrier methods male and female condoms and diaphragms , female and male sterilisation, emergency contraception and natural methods natural family planning.
Choosing the right contraception for you When you are choosing the method of contraception that is right for you, it is important to have accurate information and to talk openly about your options with any partner. Contraceptive protection from STIs As well as preventing an unintended pregnancy, it is also important to practise safer sex.
Long acting reversible contraception Long acting reversible contraception LARC gives safe, effective contraception over a number of years how long varies, depending on the type. Both IUD types are safe in breastfeeding and are not affected by other medications. Combined contraceptive pills and vaginal rings Combined hormonal contraception contains synthetic forms of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These methods are generally not recommended for those who are at risk of heart disease, such as people who smoke who are over 35 years of age Combined pill The combined pill is taken as a daily tablet.
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