At the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, we believe that everyone has the right to choose the birth control method that is right for them.
What We Do
Other Forms of Birth Control
Other forms of birth control that are not offered through TBDHU’s Sexual Health Clinic include:
- Tubal ligation (“getting your tubes tied”; surgical procedure for people with ovaries)
- Vasectomy (surgical procedure for people with testicles)
These are usually considered permanent methods of birth control, though they can be reversed in some cases.
For more information about these options, please talk to your doctor or other primary care provider.
If you do not have a primary care provider, you can book an appointment with the Sexual Health Clinic to learn more about these birth control options and to get a referral.
Birth Control and STIs
Birth control methods such as the pill or the patch do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The only way to completely prevent STIs is to not have sex or any sexual contact. If you choose to have sex, using barriers (condoms/dental dams) is the best way to reduce your risk of getting an STI.
If you have a new partner, you and your partner should both be tested before you start to have sex. Testing is available from your primary care provider or at TBDHU’s Sexual Health Clinic.
To learn more about reducing the risk of STIs, visit Sexual Health Ontario’s Prevention page.
For Further Information
Call the Sexual Health Clinic at (807) 625-5976
or toll-free 1-888-294-6630