Fertility Control (contraception)

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

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.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital (Level 5)
Phone:  1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5214

North West

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455 
Fax: 6441 5928

South

Wellington Clinics (Level 8)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6173 0473