{"id":2097,"date":"2024-03-12T10:20:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T14:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/contraception\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:55:14","slug":"contraception","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/","title":{"rendered":"Contraception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns col-direction-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-direction-mobile-order-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>There are several methods of contraception, each with its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, effectiveness, availability, administration of the contraceptive, side effects and impact on sexual relations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S.O.S. Grossesse nurse offers counseling sessions to help you choose the most suitable method, with a pro-choice approach. The service is currently on hiatus, and we&#8217;ll let you know when it&#8217;s possible to book an appointment again.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1MXsIk7cgdU7E7UMxiNhmHue9HtS8KSiC\/view?usp=sharing\" class=\"button button--primary inline-block no-border\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here is our brochure on contraceptive methods  <\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"purple\" id=\"prescription\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns green-notice is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 purple margin-top-30\">FAQ &#8211; Contraceptive methods<\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-top: 0rem; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" style=\"color: #933e89; \">Is parental consent required to take hormonal contraception?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\">\n\n<p>From the age of 14, you have the right to confidentiality for health care, including contraceptive prescriptions, pregnancy termination, gynecological examinations and STBBI screening tests, without needing your parents&#8217; consent or even informing them.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" style=\"color: #933e89; \">Is it true that contraception always causes side effects?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\">\n\n<p>False. Side effects of hormonal contraception, such as blood loss, headaches and breast tenderness, vary from person to person and often appear at the beginning of the contraceptive method. Consult a physician in the event of significant side effects.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" style=\"color: #933e89; \">Is it true that hormonal contraceptives cause weight gain?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\">\n\n<p>In general, hormonal contraceptives do not cause weight gain, except for the contraceptive injection, which can lead to an average gain of 5.4 lbs after one year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" style=\"color: #933e89; \">What is the difference between typical and perfect effectiveness?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\">\n\n<p>Typical efficacy takes account of real-life conditions such as forgetfulness or drug interactions, while perfect efficacy is measured in a controlled environment, such as a laboratory.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f2f2f200; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f2f2f200;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\" style=\"color: #933e89; \">What should you do if there was a missed dose, a break, or incorrect use of contraception?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-5527fd01-b7c9-4cc2-abe0-dc28464d6977\">\n\n<p>Contact your pharmacist to assess the risk in this case. If an unwanted pregnancy is possible, emergency methods can be proposed. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em>Sources: \u00c7a se planifie. A guide to choosing the right contraception, on The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). Available at: https: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caseplanifie.ca\/\">\/\/www.caseplanifie.ca\/<\/a> (consulted on 08-2024).  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-direction-mobile-order-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Navigation\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"\n\t\t\t><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" \n\t\t\t\tdata-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\"\n\t\t\t id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\"><strong>Hormonal methods<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/combined-contraceptive-pill-and-progestin-only-oral-contraceptive-cops\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Combined contraceptive pill and progestin-only oral contraceptive (COPS)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-ring\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive ring<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-patch\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive patch<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-injections\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive injections<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/hormonal-iud\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Hormonal IUD<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-implants\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive implants<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Non-hormonal methods<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/copper-iud\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Copper IUD<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/external-condom\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">External condom<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/internal-condom\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Internal condom<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/diaphragm\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Diaphragm<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/contraceptive-sponge\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contraceptive sponge<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/vasectomy\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Vasectomy<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/tubal-ligation-removal\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Tubal ligation \/ removal<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Fertility control methods<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/calendar-method\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Calendar method<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/withdrawal-method\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Withdrawal method<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/symptothermal-method\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Symptothermal method<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Emergency contraception<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/emergency-oral-contraception-eoc\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Emergency oral contraception<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/emergency-iud\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Emergency IUD<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item no-link wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Reproductive system<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/womens-reproductive-function\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Women&#8217;s reproductive function<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/mens-reproductive-function\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Men&#8217;s reproductive function<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/en\/contraception\/sexuality-and-the-body\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Sexuality and the body<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"button button--primary inline-block\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/contraceptionsosgrossesse\/contraception\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To make an appointment with the nurse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-top-120 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image blue-circle--dotted margin-bottom-30 center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1389\" height=\"1389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus.png 1389w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sosgrossesse.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mains_bleus-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1389px) 100vw, 1389px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h3 text-center\">This also applies to partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-center 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