Contraception
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Preventing unintended pregnancy
Using reliable contraception is the best way to prevent unintended pregnancy (you are pregnant when you weren't expecting to be).
Some types of contraception also give you protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are many different types of contraception and some are more effective than others.
Talk to your abortion provider or visit Family Planning for more information about contraception options.
Learn about contraception on the Family Planning website
Contraception after an abortion
You can get pregnant two weeks after an abortion. If you don't want to get pregnant again after your abortion, start contraception straight away or as recommended by the nurse, doctor or midwife.
- For oral contraception (the Pill), it is recommended that you start the day after the abortion.
- For other forms of contraception, such as long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) (Depo Provera, IUD, Implant), this should be in place before you start having sex (penis in vagina sex).
- If you are having an abortion at a clinic and want long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), discuss this with your abortion provider. This can be done at the same time as your procedure.