Routine and Emergency Contraception

 

Routine and Emergency Contraception available at the practice

We offer several contraception services at the practice. You can find our more about which sort of contraception is right for you here

We run special clinics to provide Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). This gives 3 years or more of effective contraception. It doesn't depend on you remembering to take or use them. These are:

 
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Contraceptive Pill (and Patches)

Order Your Next Contraceptive Pill Online

Free Delivery or Collection

At Sexual Health London you can get the pill for free whether you want to start using the pill for the first time or need to order more.

You can even get emergency contraception if you need it.

All delivered discreetly straight to your door.

Find out more on the Find Sexual Health website

With the free e-service, you can:

  • Get your first or next pill
  • Get 3, 6 or 12 months’ supply
  • Get the emergency pill

New and repeat prescriptions for contraception can also be issued by your local community pharmacy.

You can access both new and repeat oral contraception for free at community pharmacies. No appointment needed, and private consultation rooms are available in most pharmacies.

Find your nearest pharmacy: Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription - NHS

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Contraceptive Implant

A contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) is a small, flexible rod placed just under the skin of your upper arm. It works for 3 years.

Please call reception to book an appointment to get an implant, or have your implant replaced. We will book you in a special clinic and issue you a prescription for the implant. You need to collect the implant from the pharmacy and bring it with you to your appointment.

If this is the first time you are having the implant, the doctor will telephone you on an agreed day before your fitting. The doctor will check the implant is the best option for you.

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Coils / IUD / IUS

IUDs or IUSs are small devices that’s put into your uterus (womb). There are different types

Please call reception to book an appointment if you would like to book for a coil fitting or replacement. We will book you in a special clinic. The doctor will call you on an agreed day before your fitting to confirm which type of coil is best for you.

We need to be sure that you are not pregnant before we can fit an IUD or IUS. You must use a reliable method of contraception in the month before your appointment.

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Contraceptive Injection / Depo-Provera Injection

The contraceptive injection can be administered by the practice nurse every 3 months. 

 

Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception can be used by a woman to prevent pregnancy after having unprotected sex. There are 2 types of emergency contraception:

The emergency contraceptive pill (known as the “morning after pill”) can be taken up to three days (72 hours) after you have had unprotected sex. If it is taken within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, the emergency contraceptive pill is effective in preventing 95% of pregnancies. However, the later the emergency contraceptive pill is taken, the lower the success rate.

The non-hormonal coil, also known as the IUD (intrauterine device) is also a very effective emergency contraception if inserted up to five days after you’ve had unprotected sex. Sometimes called the ‘copper coil’, the IUD is a small T-shaped device that sits in your womb. It is long-acting but can be easily removed if you decide you want to become pregnant or use alternative contraception.

There are a number of places you can get emergency contraception:

C Card (free condom distribution scheme) outlets for young people aged 15-24 are also available across Lambeth. Please visit Come Correct to register and find the nearest location