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Diaphragm

“Call us”:/about/locations/ and we will recommend a Victoria doctor who can fit you for a diaphragm.

Cervical cap

Cervical caps are not available in Victoria, but you may be able to purchase one on the internet. You need to see a doctor to find the right size.

How to use condoms properly

Used properly, condoms are effective protection against both pregnancy and infections. They also come in fun colours!

Depo Provera injection

Depo is only recommended for women who cannot use “other methods”:/birthcontrol/#methods of birth control, because it decreases bone density.

Ortho Evra birth control patch

The patch is a hormonal method of birth control that you reapply once a week. “Make an appointment”:/about/locations/ to get a prescription or to find out more.

Nuva ring birth control

The birth control ring is inserted in the vagina and changed once a month. “Make an appointment”:/about/locations/ to get a prescription or find out more.

Birth control pills

Birth control pills are a popular method of contraception. “Make an appointment”:/about/appointments/ to get a prescription or find out more.

Condoms

Used properly, condoms are effective protection against both pregnancy and infections. They are even more effective combined with “spermicide”:/birthcontrol/spermicide/.