Key Points
- According to Specialist GP Dr. Belinda Lorenzo, who has extensive training in paediatrics and a special interest in maternal care and sexual and reproductive health, there are various contraceptive options available to support family planning. Choosing the right method depends on an individual’s health and lifestyle, which is why consulting a GP is essential.
- There are many types of contraception available in Australia, including hormonal and non-hormonal methods. These are further classified into categories such as Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs), Short-Acting Hormonal Methods, Barrier Methods, and Permanent Contraception.
- Hormonal contraceptives are not recommended for individuals with a history of breast cancer, stroke, heart attack, migraines, liver problems, and blood clots.
Hormonal contraception – methods of preventing pregnancy that use hormones such as estrogen and progestogen, or progestogen alone.
Non-hormonal contraception – contraceptive methods that do not use hormones, such as Barrier methods or the Copper IUD.
Hormonal contraception:
- Pill (combined or progestogen-only)
- Hormonal IUD
- Contraceptive implant
- Contraceptive injection
Non-hormonal contraception :
- Copper IUD
- Barrier Method:Condoms (male at female)
- Barrier Method: Diaphragm
- Fertility-Based Awareness methods
- Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM)
- Withdrawal method (less reliable)
Permanent contraception:
- Sterilisation (tubal ligation for women; vasectomy for men)
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