Reproductive health
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Using emergency contraception during breastfeeding
10 October 2023A copper IUD or a single oral dose of levonorgestrel are preferred. Ulipristal may also be considered. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using contraception with enzyme-inducing medicines
24 March 2025Enzyme-inducing medicines reduce the effectiveness of certain contraceptives. Guidance on using contraception with these medicines is given.
Ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets for emergency contraception
18 December 2025SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of ulipristal acetate 30mg tablet for emergency contraception.
Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception
12 February 2026SPS PGD template for the insertion of the Progestogen-Only Intra-Uterine Device (LNG-IUD) for contraception.
Progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception
12 February 2026SPS PGD template for the supply of a progestogen only pill (POP) for contraception.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception
12 February 2026SPS PGD template for the supply and/or administration of subcutaneous medroxyprogesterone acetate (SC-DMPA) injection for contraception.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) IM injection for contraception
12 February 2026SPS PGD template for administering intramuscular (IM) medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection for contraception.
Medically terminating a pregnancy during breastfeeding
20 February 2024Breastfeeding can be continued following short term treatment with mifepristone and misoprostol. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUD insertion or removal
12 February 2026SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine device (IUD) insertion or removal.
Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception
13 January 2026SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.