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Girltest44 (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{setLocation |Country=Australia |State=Victoria |City=Melbourne }} '''OVERVIEW''' ==Contraception== ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== ===Co...") |
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Australia, you will need a prescription from a physician to obtain birth control. However, these consultations are usually pretty straight-forward and do not typically require pelvic exams. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
While you may consult with many physicians for a birth control prescription, here are some recommendations: | |||
* [https://www.thewomens.org.au/ The Royal Women's Hospital]: "The Women’s is Australia’s first and largest specialist hospital dedicated to improving the health of all women and newborns." Address: 20 Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria. Main Reception Phone: (03) 8345 2000. | |||
* [http://www.fpv.org.au/ Family Planning Victoria]: Address: 901 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia. Hours: Open today · 9AM–5PM. Phone: +61 3 9257 0100 | |||
* St. Kilda Super Clinic: Address: 1/158 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia. Phone: +61 3 9525 5766 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Tip: Look into Bulk Billing, which is when you don't get charged to go to some doctors who Bulk Bill. | |||
Generally, you'll pay $3-6 for a month supply of birth control pills. | |||
==Emergency Contraception== | ==Emergency Contraception== | ||