If this is your first time using this medication and you have not switched from another form of hormonal contraceptive (such as the patch or another contraceptive), take the first pill from the pack on the first Sunday after menstruation begins or on Day 1 of menstruation. If your period comes on a Sunday, start taking this drink on that day. For the first cycle of use only, non-restrictive contraceptive methods (condoms, spermicides, etc.) should be used for the first 7 days to prevent pregnancy until the medication is fully effective. If the period begins on the first day of menstruation, no contraception is required during the first week.
Do not use this medication if you smoke/use cigarettes or are over 35 years of age. Smoking increases the risk of heart attack, myocardial infarction, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal contraceptives (pills, spots, rings, etc.). This risk increases with age and amount smoked. Do not smoke or use tobacco.
WARNING: Do not smoke or use tobacco.
Do not use this medication if you smoke/use cigarettes or are over 35 years of age. Smoking increases the risk of heart attack, myocardial infarction, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal contraceptives (pills, spots, rings, etc.). This risk increases with age and amount smoked. Do not smoke or use tobacco.
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About Us
Family Medicine
In 2024 our team of doctors and nurses provide a comprehensive range of family planning services. Our doctors have expertise in antenatal care, preconception planning, and STD checks. Contraceptive advice including Mirena and Implanon insertion is available.
- Early detection of illness;
- Family planning;
- Promotion of healthy lifestyle;
- Skin cancer checks;
- Sports injuries;
- Weight reduction;
- Workers compensation and third party.
Children's Health
Baby Weighing Service. Babies can be booked with our Nurse for weighing, a doctors appointment is not required to use this service. Contact reception for a appointment to have your baby weighed.
Immunisations. At Tuggeranong Square children's immunisation is regarded an important part of your childs health care. Our doctors take immunising children very seriously. and to ensure all children are immunised Tuggeranong Square Medical Practice doctors BULK BILL for all childhood immunisations. Tuggeranong Square Medical Practice also ensures the Practice Nursing Staff are highly trained in childhood immunisations.
Women's Health
Our practice is dedicated to treating a wide spectrum of women’s health concerns. We offer pre-natal, antenatal and postnatal care, contraceptive options, pap screening, and preventative health care advice. We provide assistance, advice and support through all stages of life, recognising the many issues many women may face from adolescence through to the peri and post-menopausal period.
- Cervical Screening tests;
- Reproductive health. Including Mirena and Implanon insertion;
- Shared antenatal care.
Men's Health
We encourage men to present routinely to their GP to discuss all aspects of their health. We provide comprehensive advice and support for men to address the prevention and management of various health conditions. This may include assessments for cardiovascular risk, diabetes, cancer prevention, mental health assessments, STD screening, sports injuries and the importance of sleep as it relates to other areas of health.
- Preventative Healthcare. Including cardiovascular screening, mental health and cancer checks;
- Prostate examination.
