We provide a comprehensive range of contraceptive services, including provision of free condoms, IUD fitting and emergency contraception.

Just book a routine appointment with a nurse or doctor during normal surgery hours. This service is provided to all patients and is free of charge.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can help prevent unwanted pregnancy when:

• you have had sex without using contraception
   
• you think that your contraception might have failed (e.g. because a condom has split or you forgotten to take your pill) There are two types of emergency contraception:
  
  »The "morning after" pill, which can actually be used up to 72 hours after sex.
  »The coil, which can be used up to 5 days after sex

Remember that:

• It is free on prescription.
• It can be bought from some pharmacists.
• It is safe.
• The treatment is confidential.
• The sooner you use it, the more effective it is.
• Almost every woman can use one of the methods - even women who can’t take the regular combined pill.
• There is no time limit to the number of times you can take it.
• You can take it twice in one cycle.
• It is not as effective as using other methods of contraception regularly
  

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