Women’s and Children’s Health Update: Contraception in Perimenopause – A Practical Approach

In this episode:

 
– The pros and cons of the various contraceptive methods at perimenopause
– The non-contraceptive benefits of various contraceptive methods at perimenopause
– How to determine when contraception is no longer necessary
– Extended use of the Mirena/copper IUDs at menopause
– Whether you can use a contraceptive implant and menopausal hormone therapy at the same time

Host: Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician; Conjoint Senior Lecturer, School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW

Guest: A/Prof Deborah Bateson, Medical Director; Family Planning NSW; Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney

Total time: 21 mins
 

Recommended Resources:

 
– The Australasian Menopausal Society Website
– Jean Hailes
– AMS Menopause Congress
– Family Planning NSW Factsheets for Patients
– Therapeutic Guidelines

 
 
 
 

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