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  • Women’s & Children’s Health

Perimenopausal contraception

Expert/s: Dr Kathy McNamee

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In this episode:

  • How to determine when it is safe to discontinue contraception
  • Using hormonal IUDs past the recommended removal use-by date
  • Why it is important to stop combined oral contraceptive pills at age 50
  • Taking an individualised approach to contraception in perimenopausal women

 

Guest: Dr Kathy McNamee, Medical Director

Host: Dr Terri Foran, Sexual Health Physician

Total time: 14 mins

 

Recommended resources:
Family Planning Organisations in each Australian State have contraceptive information for health professionals and the public.

 

Last Updated: 13 Jul, 2023

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