Female To protect your health and the integrity of our research, we require effective contraception options during the trial. This ensures the medication doesn't affect a potential pregnancy.
There are several reliable contraception methods to choose from. Please consult with your GP for personalised advice prior to screening. The decision to commence any form of contraception should be a decision between you and your GP
Effective Options:
- Combined approach: The female using a birth control method (hormonal pill/implant, IUD, etc.) and the male partner(s) using a condom OR same-sex partner(s).
- Surgical: Sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, tubal ligation, tubal occlusion, vasectomy) for you or your partner(s). [delete if not relevant]
- Abstinence: Not sexually active, by choice, with anyone from the opposite sex for at least 2 months before and after the study.
- Post-menopausal (no menstrual periods for at least 1 year).
For your information, these methods are not considered reliable during the study:
- Relying solely on your partner's condom use
- Withdrawal method of contraception
- Emergency contraception ("morning after pill")