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Safe Sex and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Well Woman Centre, 2008 (96k)
Sexually transmitted infections are caused by
bacteria and viruses which can be passed from
one person to another during sexual contact. If left
untreated they can cause serious and irreversible
damage to your pelvis. This may result in pelvic
pain, increase the risk of ectopic pregnancies or
make you infertile due to complete blockage of
your fallopian tubes. Some of the infections have
widespread effects on vital organs. click to download |
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The Mini Pill
Well Woman Centre, 2008 (100k)
The progestogen-only pill, often called the “Mini
Pill”, contains one hormone only: norethisterone
– which is a type of progestogen. click to download |
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Post Termination Care
Well Woman Centre, 2008 (208k)
If you terminate your pregnancy, Well Woman
recommends that you come to us for a medical
check-up about three weeks after the termination.
The check up has three elements: click to download |
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Intrauterine contraceptive devices
Well Woman Centre, 2008 (92k)
There are two types of intrauterine device
(IUD) used in Well Woman Centres for long
term contraception – a device containing
progesterone called Mirena, and a device
containing copper, the Copper T 380. click to download |
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A guide to contraception
Health Promotion Unit, 2006 (1.1MB)
Choosing a method of contraception or family planning that you like and feel comfortable with means you will be able to relax and enjoy sex more, without the worry of an unplanned pregnancy. click to download |
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Implants and Injectable Contraception
Well Woman Centre, 2008 (84k)
Implants (Implanon) and injectable contraception
(Depo-Provera) both contain progestogen. A slow
release of this type of hormone over time provides
very good contraception. click to download |
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The Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
Well Woman Centre, 2008 (224k)
There are several contraceptive pills available
in Ireland. Most contain a combination of
two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen.
The progestogen-only pill or “Mini Pill” is
described in a separate information leaflet. click to download |
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Emergency Contraception
Well Woman Centre, 2008 (92k)
Emergency Contraception is prescribed for
women where there is a risk of pregnancy
occurring, i.e. that unprotected sex took
place near the estimated date of ovulation.
However, many women will not have regular
menstrual cycles or will not be aware of their
ovulation patterns. Therefore it is advisable to
use Emergency Contraception if unprotected
sex has occurred regardless of where you are
in the menstrual cycle. click to download |
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