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- Contraception - intrauterine devices (IUD)
Information about intrauterine devices (IUDs - copper and hormonal) as long acting reversible contraception (LARC) to prevent pregnancy. Includes possible side effects and risks, costs and support.
- Implantable cardiac devices
A person with an artificial cardiac pacemaker can live a normal life and can still perform moderate to strenuous activities.
- Contraception - choices
Different methods of contraception available in Australia - includes LARC implants and IUDs, injections, contraceptive pills, condoms, diaphragm, vaginal ring, sterilisation, natural and withdrawal.
- Contraception - injections
Hormonal contraception is available as injections that slowly release hormones into the body over time.
- Contraception after an abortion
You can become fertile again very soon after a surgical or medical abortion, so it's important to start using contraception immediately if you wish to prevent any unwanted pregnancies.
- Contraception - vaginal ring
The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the combined oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.
- Contraception - implants
Hormonal contraception is available as implants that slowly release hormones into the body over time.
- Contraception - female (internal) condoms
Information about female (internal) condoms - includes how to use condoms to reduce your risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and pregnancy during sex, how they work and where to get them.
- Contraception - male (external) condoms
Information about male (external) condoms - includes how to use condoms to reduce your risk of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and pregnancy during sex, how they work and where to get them.
- Women's reproductive health - where to find reliable information and services
This list includes some key Victorian and national services and phonelines providing health and sexual and reproductive health information and or health care.