Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Royal College of the Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK), 22 March 2023 FSRH response to new study on use of combined and progestogen-only hormonal contraception and breast cancer risk: A new observational study by Fitzpatrick, et al., published in PLOS Medicine investigated the association between current or recent use of combined oral and...
Australian Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ASPOG), 2023 ASPOG 2023: Exploring the Tapestry of Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynaecology is the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ASPOG), to be held from 24-26 February 2023 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Adelaide. It is a chance to hear from many different...
Changes in use of hormonal long‐acting reversible contraceptive methods in Australia between 2006 and 2018: A population‐based study Luke E. Grzeskowiak, Helen Calabretto, Natalie Amos, Danielle Mazza, Jenni Ilomaki ANZJOG First published: 23 October 2020, Abstract: Background Long‐acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are promoted internationally as a key strategy for reducing unintended...
SHINE SA, September 2020 The contraceptive implant (Implanon NXT) is one of the most effective contraceptives available. Along with the hormonal and copper IUDs, it is classified as Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) which are recommended as first-line options for all people choosing to use contraception. SHINE SA wish to alert clinicians to important updated information about Implanon...
SHINE SA, April 7, 2020 SHINE SA, along with Family Planning Victoria, Family Planning NT, Family Planning Tasmania, Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT, Sexual Health Quarters, and True Relationships & Reproductive Health have co-signed a Position Statement on LARC access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Extended use of and ongoing access to LARCs during the COVID-19 pandemic Provision of...
Family Planning Alliance Australia, 2019
How effective is each contraceptive method? This revised chart compares methods of contraception for their efficacy.
The figures have been derived by expert consensus using results from a variety of studies, selecting figures from studies which appear to be most comparable to Australian conditions.
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