Some information on selected contraception topics and links to other useful information about options that might be right your you.

Your choice of contraception will normally depend upon many factors, such as your age, any other medical problems you might have and how good you are at remembering to use it!

Mirena IUS An excellent contraceptive and treatment for heavy periods		Laparoscopic sterilisation What to expect if you choose female sterilisation.
Breastfeeding as a contraceptive It can be enough - in certain circumstances, and if you don't mind another one too much!
Links to other useful information
Family Planning New Zealand The NZ Family Planning Association has information on local clinics and sexual health choices.		Combined oral contraception The combined Pill - all the info on how to take it, benefits and what to do if you missed one!
Depot injection Depot provera is a 3-monthly injection with a low risk of failure.		Progestogen-only pills (POP) These do not contain the oestrogen of the combined pill.
Intrauterine devices Sometimes called 'coils' these are fit-and-forget contraceptives

Danny Tucker
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist