Contraception is free for most people in the UK. With 15 methods to choose from, you will find one that suits you.
Contraceptive methods allow you to choose when and if you want to have a baby, but they do not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Condoms help to protect against STIs and pregnancy, so whatever other method of contraception you are using to prevent pregnancy, use condoms as well to protect your and your partner’s health.
The Practice provides you with contraceptives (it is a free prescription), and we offer long acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as Coil (IUD/ISU), injection and implant. We also provide service to remove and /or replace these if you wish to change your type of contraception.
All of these types of contraception including IUD/S are available to you regardless of you have been pregnant before.
The methods of contraception
There are lots of methods to choose from, so do not be put off if the first thing you use is not quite right for you, you can try another. You can read about each of the different methods of contraception by visiting these pages:
- Combined pill
- Condoms
- Contraceptive implant
- Contraceptive injection
- Contraceptive patch
- Diaphragms and caps
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Intrauterine system (IUS)
- Natural family planning
- Progestogen-only pill
- Vaginal ring
Emergency contraception (morning after pill)
Emergency contraception (morning after pill) which prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. These pills are effective for up to 72 hours after unprotected sex.
These also can be obtained from your local pharmacy.
Coil fitting/removal service
Dr. Ismat Nasiruddin runs a Coil Fitting Clinic on a weekly basis. We also fit and remove and counsel regarding subdermal contraceptive implants. The schedule is subject to changes according to staff availability.
Please note that Reception cannot book you in directly to these clinics, but will add you onto the waiting list and a member of the team will contact you to book the appointment in due course.
Please be aware that we cannot fit a coil if you have had unprotected intercourse since your last period, or if there is any possibility of pregnancy, unless fitting a copper coil for emergency contraception.
Dr Nasiruddin advises taking 2 x 500mg Paracetamol and 2 x 200mg Ibuprofen before attending the surgery for a coil fitting. She will run through the fitting procedure in detail at the appointment.
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