The Contraceptive Pill

Birth control treatment delivered (monthly or once-off), or request a script to use at any pharmacy.

How it works

1. Request treatment**
Select the type of contraceptive treatment you prefer and the type of service (Delivery or just a digital script).
**These choices, including selected quantities, dosages & medication, are all subject to clinical review.

2. Medical Review
Complete a short online medical survey. A licensed medical provider will determine if treatment is appropriate following a brief clinical assessment. 

3. Get it Prescribed
If prescribed, your contraceptive pill will be delivered in 1 to 3 working days from a preferred pharmacy of your choice (delivery is free through certain pharmacies). If you requested a script, it will be sent via email.

How to use the oral contraceptive pill 

How often do I use this?

One pill is taken per day

What is the Pill Used For?

The common use for the Pill include:

- Prevention of unwanted pregnancies

- Reduction and avoidance of your period

- Improvement of your skin quality and avoidance of excess acne

How Does the Pill Work?

The contraceptive pill supplements your body's naturally occurring sex hormones estrogen and/or progesterone. This then acts to either prevent ovulation and/or implantation.

What are some conditions which make it unsuitable for someone to take the Pill?

Some of the more serious contraindications that will prevent us from prescribing you the oral contraceptive are:

- If you have a history of blood clots

- If you have a family history of breast cancer

- If you are currently pregnant

- If you are extremely overweight (BMI > 35)

- If you drink or smoke heavily

- If you have had a heart attack or any other serious medical condition