Contraception

 

Any of the doctors and nurses can advise on and prescribe all of the different contraceptive options; we ask that you book with the nursing team in the first instance.

 

Copper IUD and Mirena IUS

Coil fitting:

If you are considering having a copper or Mirena coil fitted, please make a routine appointment with the nursing team or your usual GP to discuss further. After this appointment we will add you to the waiting list and reception will contact you as soon as the next fit appointment becomes available. You must bring the device with you when you come for fitting (this will have been prescribed for you at your appointment).
You should abstain from intercourse or use an extremely reliable method for 3 weeks prior to fitting, to ensure we can fit on the day.

Coil removal:

If you wish to have a copper IUD or Mirena IUS removed, please request a routine appointment with one of our practice nurses. 
You should abstain from intercourse for one week prior to coil removal unless you are wishing to become pregnant.

Learn more about the copper coil

Learn more about the mirena coil

 

Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon)

We can fit and remove these at the practice - please book a routine phone appointment with the nurse to discuss and she will explain how to get an appointment. The device is fitted by Dr Harrison in a double appointment. The procedure is quick and easy and almost painless, apart from a brief sting of local anaesthetic.
Implant removals can only be carried out in our dedicated clinic, for which we run a waiting list system.

 

Contraceptive pills

We can issue a range of progestrogen-only pills ('mini-pill') and combined pills after a consultation with any doctor or nurse at the practice. 

Before we can issue a first prescription for the pill we will need to check your blood pressure, height and weight. You are welcome to drop into the practice to check any of these (no appointment needed - just ask reception to direct you to the equipment). 

Once you have the contraceptive pill on repeat prescription, you will need an annual pill check. This can be done via our online pill check form on the website, unless you have anything you specifically wish to discuss.

All prescriptions for contraception are free on the NHS. 

 

Contraceptive injection (depot Provera)

Please book an appointment with the nursing team if you would like this administered. There is also the option of the self-administered injection, Sayana Press; book a first appointment with the nursing team to learn about this option.

 

Emergency contraception

Please book a same-day phone appointment with one of the nurses if you need emergency contraception. This should be within five days of having had unprotected sex: sooner is better.

Find out more on our Sexual Health page here

 

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