Girlie Question - The Pill and how can i get it in Sydney

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ilovecherries
ilovecherries

Hey Sydney ladies, i'm shortly arriving in Sydney for 9 months, then travelling elsewhere for 3. My doctor in the UK won't give me anymore than 3 months' supply of the the pill (i use Microgynon 30). I have been taking it for years with no probs so don't know what his problem is but there you go.

Will i be able to get it in Oz? will it cost anything? Do you know if they have Microgynon 30 out there or will i need to change pills?

hope you can help! thanks

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newislander
newislander

I don't know this pill but you will have to go to a doctor for another perscription and yes you will have to pay for it. There will probably be something very similar here if not the same one. You will also have to pay to see the doctor. I am not sure how much though.

Have you considered getting an IUD for travelling. That's what i used when i travelled. It was great. This choice would save you both bother and expense.

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speedyturtle
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don't know about 30 but you can certainly get Microgynon here.

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lessthanstellar
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If you were in my town I would go to my doctor for you. Perhaps you'll meet someone for you who has a doctor who would do that like I do.

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ryb
ryb

I took Microgynon 30 about 30 years ago. I believe it is still available.

Doesn't have to cost you $50 to visit the doctor.Register with Medicare when you get here (thre are offices everywhere), and go to a bulk billing doctor's clinic. You DO NOT have to register with a particular doctor in Australia as you do in UK.

The script will cost about $32 a month to fill.

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anonymous
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This is job for dr bazza

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ilovecherries
ilovecherries

Thanks everyone - v useful. In the UK you can get the morning after pill over the counter, but not the pill, which I think is an odd way of doing things, but at least it's free - very enlightened!

Dr Bazza I am intrigued to know how you can help...

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skutr
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Trust us ilovecherries, you dont want to know ...... just trust us on this one.

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speedyturtle
speedyturtle

Oh Bazza, I just can't wait to hear how you are going to help!

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ickel
ickel

Do you have any stopovers on your way? If you're going to stopover in Thailand, say,you could easily and cheaply stockup- even at the Boots in the airports.

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