How many people are using LARC in Australia?
When you're considering changing contraception, often the first step is to ask friends about their experience. [...]
How does the Copper IUD work?
We're all familiar with the many hormonal contraception options available to us. But for anyone looking [...]
How do I decide between the Copper and Hormonal IUDs?
Hormonal or Copper IUD: How to decide Long Acting, Reversible Contraception (LARC) is a convenient and [...]
Will my IUD give me cancer?
IUDs are not linked to breast cancer, and in fact might actually lower your risk of cervical [...]
I’m in an open/poly relationship, should I be using LARC?
If you’re practicing non-monogamy, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) provides an additional assurance against the risk [...]
Is it safe to use LARCs while breastfeeding?
All progestogen-only forms of contraception are safe to use in the first 6 weeks of [...]
Do IUDs cause menstrual irregularities?
Yes and no. The Copper IUD can cause heavier periods, and potentially more cramping. The [...]
Do IUDs cause ectopic pregnancies?
An ectopic pregnancy is one that occurs outside the womb. By decreasing the risk of [...]
Do IUDs cause pelvic inflammatory disease, or increase the risk of infection?
There is no evidence that having an IUD increases your risk of infection or pelvic [...]
Will my partner be able to feel my IUD during sex?
Your partner will not be able to feel the IUD during sex. Very occasionally they [...]
Can an IUD perforate my uterus and cause infertility?
There is a small risk of uterus perforation, however the risk is less than 1 [...]
Can long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods like Implants and IUDs cause infertility?
No. LARCs are reversible, hence the name. Upon removal of a LARC device your fertility [...]
I haven’t had children, does that mean I shouldn’t get an IUD?
A Hormonal IUD can last up to 5 years, and a Copper IUD can last [...]
Does hormonal contraception cause cancer?
It depends on what kind of cancer you’re talking about. The bad news: Some studies [...]
Do I need parental or guardian consent to be able to get contraception or have a LARC?
No. It can make it easier, but you don’t need parental consent to get contraception. [...]
If I use hormonal contraception long term will it make me infertile?
There’s no known link between long term use of hormonal contraception and infertility. The appeal [...]
Is it true that the hormones used in contraception are “synthetic” and that they’re bad for you?
Going Hormone Free: Natural Contraception There's a trend at the moment of people avoiding hormonal [...]
Will hormonal contraception give me acne?
Scientifically speaking, there’s no proven causal link between acne and all hormonal methods. The good [...]
If I use contraception, that means I can’t get pregnant, right?
Unfortunately, no method of contraception is 100% effective. Using contraception is always about minimising the [...]