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Contraception | Shim Clinic, Singapore | HIV STD TESTING TREATMENT™
Summary
Contraception | Shim Clinic, Singapore | HIV STD TESTING TREATMENT™: contraception with contraceptives for women clinic, Singapore. Private and confidential service. Definitions, references, and latest news.
Description
Birth control methods available are mostly for females, and they include: - Contraception - preventing sperm cells from fertilizing the ovum
- Barrier methods - condom (male), diaphragm
- Hormonal contraception
- Contragestion - preventing the implantation of the blastocyst
- Abortion - expulsion (medical), or removal (surgical), of the embryo, or fetus
- NOT available at this clinic.
Contraception in common usage is used to mean both contraception and contragestion. Oral Contraceptive (OC) / Contraceptive Pill / Birth Control Pill Contraceptive injection Depo-Provera® is a progestogen-only, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) long acting injectable contraceptive. One dose is given once every three months. (Four times a year) Transdermal Contraceptive patch Evra® is an innovative method of drug delivery for those who prefer not to take oral contraceptives. - On the first day of menstruation, the first patch is applied.
- At the end of the first week, the first patch is replaced by the second patch.
- At the end of the second week, the second patch is replaced by the third patch.
- At the end of the third week, the third patch is removed, and is followed by one patch free week.
- The cycle is repeated with the onset of menstruation.
Intra-vaginal contraceptive ring, NuvaRing® is a very convenient method of contraception for those who prefer not to take oral contraceptives. - On the first day of menstruation, the ring is inserted into place at the top of the vagina, around the cervix.
- After 21 days, the ring is removed and disposed off.
- The cycle is repeated with the onset of menstruation.
Emergency contraception (EC) is useful in situations of contraceptive failure: Emergency contraceptive pill / Morning-after pill / Day-after pill - Levonorgestrel 0.75mg/tablet x 2 tablets, taken 12 hours apart. - effective up to 3 days (72 hours) after sex.
- Levonorgestrel 1.5mg/tablet x 1 tablet. - effective up to 3 days (72 hours) after sex.
- Ulipristal 30mg/tab x 1 tab - effective up to 5 days (120 hours) after sex.
Advice / points to note about taking emergency contraceptives: - The emergency contraceptive is more effective the sooner it is taken after sex.
- Within 24 hours, it prevents 95% of pregnancies.
- Between 24-48 hours, it prevents 85% of pregnancies.
- Between 48-72 hours, it prevents 58% of pregnancies.
- Up to 5 days after intercourse, it has progressively decreasing effectiveness.
- It is recommended that it should not be used more than twice in a month.
- Other methods of regular contraception are usually recommended: condom, oral contraceptive (OC), and contraceptive patch.
- It may cause a temporary disruption in the rhythm of the regular menstrual cycle. But if the next menstrual cycle does not come, then a pregnancy test should be done.
- In a few people, it may cause some of the following side effects:
- Headache
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Nausea
Important points to note: - The morning-after / day-after emergency contraceptive is not available over the counter.
- It is available only by prescription, after seeing a doctor.
- Boyfriends cannot consult with the doctor on behalf of his girlfriend.
- The girl herself must register to see the doctor.
- The girl must be 16 years of age or older when the sex occurred.
- Do not ask if we know of other clinics providing this medication. We are not a directory service.
- It is in stock at this clinic, NOW!
References
Sexual risk
(of HIV/STD/pregnancy), and what you can do before and after exposure.
Note: If the clinic attendance is only for the HIV rapid test, then consultation fees are not added.
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