Can I renew contraception online?

A doctor can assess whether continued use is appropriate and whether the necessary information is available remotely. A repeat is not guaranteed. Your health history, current method, side effects and any required measurements determine whether additional checks or an examination are needed.

Do I need a blood pressure reading?

Your doctor may request one depending on the method under consideration and your circumstances. A pharmacy or local clinic may be able to help obtain a reliable measurement. Ask what information is needed before the appointment rather than guessing or supplying an old reading.

Can Doccio insert an implant or IUD?

No procedure can be performed through a video or telephone appointment. An online consultation can help you discuss options and appropriate next steps, but insertion or removal requires an in-person appointment with a suitably trained clinician. Any procedure fees are separate.

What if I have missed a dose?

Seek method-specific advice promptly, especially if pregnancy is possible. Advice depends on the product, timing and circumstances. Tell a pharmacist or doctor the exact method and what happened; do not rely on generic instructions intended for a different type of contraception.

Is emergency contraception included in this routine pathway?

Do not wait for a routine booking when emergency contraception may be needed. Contact a pharmacist or appropriate clinic promptly. [Emergency contraception information](https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/contraception-emergency-contraception) explains why the time since sex and the available methods matter.

How much does a consultation cost?

A full contraception consultation is $59 during business hours or $79 after hours. An eligible simple [repeat-prescription request](/prescriptions) is a separate $29 pathway. Assessment determines suitability. Pharmacy costs, procedures and services provided elsewhere are not included; see [pricing](/pricing).

Contraception advice and review online

An online contraception consultation can help you compare options or review a method you already use. A Doccio doctor considers your health, preferences and pregnancy plans before advising what is appropriate. Some care can be provided remotely, while procedures and certain checks need an in-person appointment. The aim is an informed choice that suits you, not an automatic prescription or a requirement to use a particular method.

Discuss contraception

$59 AHPRA-registered doctorsOnline consultations available during service hours

Woman leaning on a fence post in the countryside using her phone

New or repeat script

Female GPs available

$29 Repeat prescription

Common reasons to book:Contraception choicesMethod reviewSide effectsMissed dosesBleeding changesPregnancy planning

When telehealth may help

You would like to discuss the benefits and limitations of different methods.
You need a review of an existing method and can provide relevant health information.
You want to discuss side effects without assuming the current method must be continued.
You need advice about arranging an in-person procedure or assessment.
You can provide a recent blood pressure reading if your doctor requires one.

When online care may not be enough

You need an implant or intrauterine device inserted or removed.
You have unexplained bleeding, pelvic pain or symptoms requiring examination.
Important safety information or measurements are not available.
You may be pregnant and need an assessment beyond routine contraception advice.
You need time-sensitive emergency contraception rather than a routine appointment.

Procedures and method suitability differ. See Healthdirect's contraception overview.

When telehealth is not the right place

Some contraception symptoms need in-person or emergency care. If any of these apply, don't book online:

Emergency: chest pain, severe breathlessness or coughing blood - call 000.
Emergency: sudden weakness, speech difficulty or collapse - call 000.
Urgent assessment: severe pelvic pain, especially with possible pregnancy.
Urgent assessment: heavy bleeding with dizziness or faintness.
Time-sensitive advice: unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Call 000 in an emergency.

For urgent but non-life-threatening advice call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 (24 hours), or go to your nearest emergency department. Doccio doctors will always tell you if a request should be seen in person.

How your consultation works

Tell us what you need

Explain whether you are choosing a method, reviewing one or addressing a specific concern.

Review your health

Discuss medicines, relevant conditions, pregnancy possibility and previous experiences with contraception.

Compare appropriate options

Consider your preferences alongside the safety checks and practical requirements of each option.

Agree on the next step

This may be advice, appropriate prescribing, further checks or an in-person appointment elsewhere.

What your consultation can cover

Your priorities: convenience, bleeding preferences, pregnancy plans and how a method fits everyday life.
Safety information: relevant conditions, blood pressure, smoking, migraines and current medicines.
Previous experience: what worked, what did not, and any symptoms you want assessed.
Practical use: questions about a current method, including missed doses or changing routines.
Further care: whether a local examination, procedure or sexual-health assessment is needed.
Follow-up: what to monitor and when to seek advice rather than continuing without review.

Discuss contraception

Choosing contraception that fits your circumstances

There is more than one approach

Contraception includes barrier methods, hormonal methods, intrauterine devices and permanent procedures. Methods differ in effectiveness, how they are used and whether a procedure is required. Healthdirect's guide provides an overview to help you prepare questions.

You do not need to arrive having chosen an option. Tell the doctor what matters most, whether that is avoiding daily reminders, understanding side effects or planning for a future pregnancy. Your preferences should be part of the decision.

Safety checks are individual

A method that suits one person may not suit another. A history of migraine with aura, blood clots or some other conditions can change the suitability of oestrogen-containing contraception. Blood pressure and smoking history can also matter. The Family Planning Australia factsheet explains why a health review is important.

Bring the exact name of your current method and any recent readings or records requested before the appointment. Do not assume that a repeat is simply an administrative task because you have used a method for years.

Pregnancy prevention and STI prevention are different

Most contraceptive methods do not protect against sexually transmitted infections. Condoms can reduce STI transmission risk and may be used alongside another method. Healthdirect explains this distinction.

Raise new partners, possible exposure or genital symptoms during the consultation. The doctor can discuss whether testing or another assessment is appropriate rather than treating contraception as the whole sexual-health conversation.

Emergency contraception needs timely action

Emergency contraception is a separate, time-sensitive decision after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Some options are available directly through a pharmacist; an intrauterine option requires a trained clinician. Appropriate timing and method selection should be discussed promptly. See Better Health Channel's emergency contraception information.

Do not postpone seeking advice while trying to organise a routine repeat. Tell the pharmacist or clinician what happened, when it happened and what contraception you normally use. Ask how to manage your usual method afterwards rather than assuming every option has the same instructions.