Reproductive health
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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.
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.
Etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implant for contraception
12 January 2026SPS PGD template for the insertion of etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) 68mg subdermal implant for contraception.
Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)
7 January 2026SPS protocol template for the insertion of the Copper Intra-Uterine Device (Cu-IUD) for contraception
Choosing a medicine to delay periods
13 May 2025Norethisterone is the licensed choice for delaying menstruation, but it is not always the most appropriate choice.
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.
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.
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.
Contraception: resources to support answering questions
20 March 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on contraception and reproductive health