Contraception

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What is Contraception?

Contraception can be a condom, pill, implant, or coil which is for pregnancy prevention and to stop the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Contraception knowledge is useful when practicing safe sex. It is important to find out the most suitable form of contraceptive medication for you as they will all prevent pregnancy, but only some will offer protection against STI’s.

Their are various forms of contraception and you can speak to our clinicians to help you decide which is the best form for you.

We do prescribe the combined pill, the progesterone only contraceptive pill, the weekly contraceptive patch and the emergency hormonal contraception. Contraceptive pill consultations are provided through the services we offer. Oral contraceptive pills are a very popular choice. You do require a recent blood pressure, height or weight (preferable taken in the last month) and then we can prescribe the required contraception for you.

If you require the pill online (emergency contraception/morning after pill), please complete general medical consultation form.

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Condoms are the most common type of contraception used, as they protect you from unwanted pregnancies and STI’s. They are available for both males and females.

Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) have shown to be over 99% effective against unwanted pregnancies. They do protect against STIs. The combined contraceptive pill mimic’s the hormones made naturally by the ovaries, which are oestrogen and progesterone. Your should start taking contraceptive pills on the first day of your period for 21 days and then the next pack is started after 7 days. The pill free period will induce a bleed/period. When you start the combined oral pills, you have to use extra protection (e.g. condoms) for the first 7 days if you are having sexual intercourse.

Progesterone only pill (POP) is the safer option out of the oral contraceptives. This again is more than 99% effective, but does not protect against STI’s. The pill only contains progesterone, which prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg each month, hence most women do not get a period with this pill. This is a continuous pill that you take for 28 days. It is very important that you take this pill at the same time of day, every day as delaying or missing a pill can cause irregular bleeding/spotting. When you start the pill, you have to use extra protection (e.g. condoms) for the first 7 days if you are having sexual intercourse.

Contraceptive patch can be applied to your buttocks, abdomen, upper outer arm or upper back for the hormones oestrogen and progesterone to be absorbed from the skin. If applied appropriately, the patch is more the 99% effective, but does not protect against STI’s. This is a combined preparation and is ideal for those who forget to take tablets everyday as the patch needs to be changed once weekly. The weekly patch should be applied on the first day of your period for the first 3 weeks, then you should be patch free for the last week, which will induce a bleed/period. When you start the patch, you have to use extra protection (e.g. condoms) for the first 7 days if you are having sexual intercourse.

Contraceptive ring prevents pregnancies, but does not protect against STI’s. This is a vaginal ring, which is 99% effective and is continuously releasing hormones oestrogen and progesterone and needs to be changed every month.

Contraceptive implant is a small rod device, which is normally placed in the upper arm under the skin and can last up to 3 years. It prevents pregnancy, but does not protect against STI’s. Progesterone hormone is slowly released, which prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg each month. If fitted correctly, it is more than 99% effective.

Intrauterine device (Copper Coil) is placed through the cervix and inside the womb. If fitted correctly, it is more than 99% effective. The device does not protect against STI’s. It releases copper to prevent pregnancy and can be used for up to 5-10 years.

Intrauterine system (Mirena Coil) is placed through the cervix and inside the womb. If fitted correctly, it is more than 99% effective. The device does not protect against STI’s. It releases the hormone progesterone to stop you from getting pregnant and can be used for up to 3-5 years.

Emergency Contraception can be taken 3-5 days after intercourse to prevent pregnancy, but effectiveness reduces with time. If you take e.g. levonorgestrel, within the first 24 hours of unprotected intercourse, its is 95% effective. If between 25-48hours, levonorgestrel is 85% effective and after 48hours, the pill is 58% effective.

If you are unsure of what contraception to choose or if would like to discuss different options, please use the telephone or video consultation option for a contraception consultation. We do provide an e-consultation service for oral contraceptives online.

Please have your blood pressure, weight and height to hand before the appointment or add it to the e-consultation form. You can have your blood pressure taken at your nearest pharmacy or GP surgery.

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