TranslateContraception (fertility control)
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Mini pill | A progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill. | Learn more about the mini pill on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
| Depo injections | A hormone injection given every 12 weeks. | Learn more about Depo injections on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
Emergency contraception (morning-after pill) | Used to reduce the risk of pregnancy if you have had sex without contraception or if:
| Learn more about emergency contraception on the Family Planning Tasmania website. |
| Essure Contraceptive Device | Alternative permanent contraceptive device not containing or releasing hormones. Device was recalled in August 2017 and removed from the Australian market. | Learn more about Essure Contraceptive Device |
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. |
| 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. |
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