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Choosing a medicine to delay periods

1 May 2024Norethisterone is the licensed choice for delaying menstruation, but it is not always the most appropriate choice.

Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)

19 October 2023SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Copper Intra-Uterine Device (Cu-IUD) for contraception

Using emergency contraception during breastfeeding

10 October 2023A copper IUD or a single oral dose of levonorgestrel are preferred. Ulipristal may also be considered. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Medically terminating a pregnancy during breastfeeding

28 September 2023Breastfeeding can be continued following short term treatment with mifepristone and misoprostol. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Using contraception with enzyme-inducing medicines

13 February 2023Enzyme-inducing medicines reduce the effectiveness of certain contraceptives. Guidance on using contraception with these medicines is given.

Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUC insertion or removal

19 January 2023SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine contraception (IUC) insertion or removal.

Contraception: resources to support answering questions

30 November 2022Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on contraception and reproductive health

Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception

5 October 2021SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception.
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