Fertility Control (contraception)

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Information to be included in the referral

History

Same day insertion is available for a hormonal intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) in suitable patients (previous vaginal delivery or previous IUD under LA)

All referrals should comply with referral standards and include in particular:

• Reason for referral:
  • For permanent contraception (Tubal Occlusion (LOT) - must include reasons for not using long term contraception instead.
  • For long term contraception (a hormonal intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) or hormonal implant)
• Gynaecological and obstetric history
• Include results of required tests
• Details of current contraception if wanting a hormonal intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) same day insertion

Tests

• Pap smear or details of recent test
• For a hormonal intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) - High Vaginal Swab, Chlamydia PCR +/- Gonorrhoea PCR if required

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Gynaecology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

If patient is for same day insertion of a hormonal intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD), please prescribe and ask patient to take it with them.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Additional resources

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