Fertility Control (contraception)
Outpatients | GynaecologyThis 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