Reproductive health
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Lidocaine injection for subdermal etonogestrel in contraception
24 April 2026SPS PGD template for administering lidocaine injection to facilitate insertion and/or removal of subdermal etonogestrel (e.g. Nexplanon®) implants.
Lidocaine plus prilocaine cream for IUD insertion or removal
24 April 2026SPS protocol template for the administration of lidocaine plus prilocaine cream to facilitate intrauterine device (IUD) insertion or removal.
Lidocaine 10mg/ml spray for IUD insertion or removal
24 April 2026SPS protocol template for administration of lidocaine 10mg/ml spray to facilitate intrauterine device (IUD) insertion or removal.
Copper Intrauterine Device (Cu-IUD)
24 April 2026SPS protocol template for the insertion of the Copper Intra-Uterine Device (Cu-IUD) for contraception
Contraception: resources to support clinical decisions
13 April 2026Suggested resources to help healthcare professionals find information on medicines for contraception and reproductive health
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.
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.