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SEXH5405: Abortion, Contraception and Preconception Care
2025 unit information
This unit of study aims to provide students with an understanding of fertility control across the reproductive lifespan. This will include in depth information on the range of hormonal and non-hormonal reversible contraceptive methods, emergency contraception and permanent methods of contraception. The impact of age, culture, tradition, society, personal beliefs, disability, and health on contraceptive choices and reproductive health will be explored as well as the consequences of unintended pregnancy and the importance of access to abortion. The unit is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills in the field of preconception care, while discussing the latest evidence regarding optimisation of health before pregnancy with a focus will be on conditions where preconception care is particularly beneficial such as diabetes and obesity.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Sexual Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. discuss the available options for controlling fertility, including hormonal and non-hormonal reversible contraceptive methods, emergency contraception and permanent methods of contraception
- LO2. understand the reproductive health needs of women from adolescence through to menopause
- LO3. understand the consequences of unintended pregnancy and describe the options available to women
- LO4. discuss the impact of unsafe abortion in an international context
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of the impact of age, culture, tradition, society, personal beliefs, disability and health on contraceptive choices
- LO6. understand the key principles and components of preconception care
- LO7. demonstrate an understanding of how to improve service delivery of preconception care.
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Semester 2 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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