Acceptability of the copper intrauterine device as a form of emergency contraception in New South Wales, Australia
Reference
Dorney, E., Botfield, JR., Robertson, S., McGeechan, K., & Bateson, D., 2020, Acceptability of the copper intrauterine device as a form of emergency contraception in New South Wales, Australia, The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, 25(2) 114-119An updated guide to contraception. Part 3: Permanent methods, traditional methods and emergency contraception
Reference
Stewart M, McNamee K, Harvey C, Bateson D, 2018, An updated guide to contraception. Part 3: Permanent methods, traditional methods and emergency contraception, Medicine Today, 19(12) 36-45Enhancing use of emergency contraceptive pills: A systematic review of women’s attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and experiences in Australia
Reference
Mooney-Somers J, Lau A, Bateson D, Richters J, Stewart M, Black K, Nothnagle M, 2018, Enhancing use of emergency contraceptive pills: A systematic review of women’s attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and experiences in Australia, Health Care Women Int., Online doi: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1526286Acceptability of the Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD) as a form of emergency contraception
Research status
Completed
Overview of Study
Emergency contraception (EC) can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. Currently three main methods of EC are available in Australia: Ulipristal Acetate pill, 1.5mg Levonorgestrel pill, and the Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD). The Cu-IUD is the most effective EC, and is also the only form of EC to provide ongoing, effective reversible contraception. However, it is the least frequently used method of EC.
Other Locations
Family Planning Australia conducts outreach clinics through partnerships with a range of NSW organisations across the state. The current outreach clinic locations are Blacktown, Cobar, Campbelltown and Nyngan.
