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The Pill

WHAT IS THE COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILL? The combined oral contraceptive pill, usually simply called ‘the pill’, is a contraceptive pill taken by mouth which contains two hormones, oestrogen and a progestogen. HOW DOES IT WORK? The pill works by preventing ovulation, which means it stops the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, which in turn means that fertilization cannot occur and a pregnancy cannot begin. HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT? The pill is approximately 93% effective.  HOW IS IT TAKEN? The pill is taken by mouth every day. Most pill types come in a box of three to four sachets...

Progestogen only Pill

Progestogen-only pills (POPS)  Progestogen-only pills are contraceptive pills that contain progestogen, similar to the hormone progesterone produced by the ovaries. Progestogen-only pills are different from the other contraceptive pill (‘the pill’) which contains two hormones-oestrogen and progestogen. There are two types of progestogen-only pills available in Australia: The progestogen-only pill or ‘mini pill’.  Slinda® The progestogen-only pill (mini-pill) The mini pill is an oral contraceptive pill that contains a low dose of progestogen. There are two different types of mini-pills...

Contraceptive Options

WHAT IS CONTRACEPTION? Contraception means prevention of pregnancy. There are a number of different methods of contraception available. It is important to choose a method that best suits your needs at the time. Using contraception gives you more control, allows you to decide if, and when, to have children, and allows you to enjoy sex without having to worry about an unplanned pregnancy. WHICH CONTRACEPTIVE IS RIGHT FOR ME? Many factors may affect your choice of a contraceptive method including: How effective the method is Your stage of life Your lifestyle Ease of use of the method Any...