Choosing your contraception
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Contraception prevents pregnancy. Using condoms also help to protect against sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Read this information in te Reo Māori: Te kōwhiri i tō momo ārai hapū.
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What is contraception?
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Contraception is a method, medication, or device used to prevent pregnancy.
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How we can help you
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We know everything there is to know about contraception in Aotearoa. You can talk to us for help or information about anything to do with contraception.
There are lots of types of contraception. Some contraception works better than others.
We can help you choose the contraception that’s best for you.
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How do you get contraception?
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You can get contraception from us, or your regular nurse or doctor. It doesn’t matter how old you are — you are allowed to get contraception.
Make an appointment with us if you need:
- Advice about contraception
- Contraception for the first time
- A repeat prescription for contraception
- To change your contraception
- Emergency contraception
We can prescribe some types of contraception over the phone too.
Need urgent help?
If you require medical advice outside of our opening hours, call Healthline for free on 0800 611 116 anytime or get help from an after-hours medical centre.
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What does an appointment cost?
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Our appointments are free for New Zealand residents under 22 years old. If you are 22 years, or older, you’ll pay our standard appointment fees — unless you are eligible for subsidised health care, or you have a Community Services Card. If you are eligible for subsidised health care, your appointment will be free. If you have a Community Services Card, your appointment will cost $5.
If you’re not a New Zealand resident, you’ll need to pay non-resident fees.
Check out our fees page for more details.
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