Contraception problems

If you're unhappy with the way your contraception works — or you don’t like the way your contraception makes you feel — that’s a contraception problem.

• Maybe your contraception is hard to use
• Maybe your contraception isn’t comfortable
• Maybe you are worried about symptoms

Any problem with your contraception is a contraception problem.

The help that you need will depend on the problem that you have.

Some contraception problems are fixed by switching to another type of contraception. Other problems are more complicated.

A good first step is to make an appointment with one of our nurses or doctors. They can talk with you about your problem, offer solutions, provide treatment, and prescribe medicine.

Our appointments are free for New Zealand residents under 22 years old. If you are 22 years, or older, you’ll pay our standard appointment fees — unless you are eligible for subsidised health care, or you have a Community Services Card. If you are eligible for subsidised health care, your appointment will be free. If you have a Community Services Card, your appointment will cost 5 dollars.

If you’re not a New Zealand resident, you’ll need to pay non-resident fees.  

Check out our fees page for more details.