Contraception is free and our staff will help you choose the method that suits you.
Contraceptive methods allow you to choose if/when you have a baby, but most do not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Appointments are added to the system at 12 noon every day for an appointment the following day.
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Emergency contraception
Book your appointment
You can book an appointment if you are at a high risk of getting pregnant.
If you are at a high risk you will be able to select the option to see someone regarding emergency contraception and book an appointment at your nearest available clinic. Visit the SXT website to find your nearest clinic.
If you are not at a high risk of falling pregnant, please walk-in at any of our clinics. The walk-in clinic can also provide you with support for starting ongoing contraception during your visit.
Emergency contraception is also called the 'morning after pill' which prevents pregnancy following unprotected sex. It can be taken up to three or five days after unprotected sex.
We also offer the very effective emergency copper coil which is a T shaped device that is placed in to the womb up to five days after sex.
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Coil fitting/replacement
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These appointments are for IUD/IUS fitting and replacement only. If you would like your coil removed, please go to one of our walk-in clinics (please choose ‘stream 2’ when checking in at reception).
The coil works for five to 10 years depending on the type fitted.
Intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUD): a small plastic and copper device that is put into your womb. It releases copper to stop you getting pregnant. The IUD is 10 times more effective than the best emergency contraceptive pill and provides ongoing, hormone-free contraception for up to 10 years. Visit the NHS website for more information about the intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUD).
Intrauterine system (IUS): a small, T-shaped plastic device that is put into your womb. It slowly releases the hormone progestogen to stop you getting pregnant. Visit the NHS website for more information about the intrauterine system (IUS).
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Express contraception
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This service is for those already taking the progesterone only pill (Desogestrel, Aizea, Cerazette, Cerelle and Nacrez or equivalent) or the combined contraceptive pill (Microgynon, Rigevidon, Yasmin and Loestrin 30, Levest, Maexeni or equivalent).
You will see a healthcare assistant who will show you an online system for ordering your prescriptions. They will also take some basic information such as height, weight and blood pressure. Afterwards you will be able to continue using the service at home to order your repeat prescriptions.
This visit also includes testing for infections.
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Implant fitting/removing
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At this appointment you can have implant fitted, removed or replaced. Please allow two hours for your appointment.
The implant is a small, flexible plastic rod that is fitted just under the skin of your upper arm and releases a progesterone hormone. The coil works for three years. It is reversible allowing you to remove it if you want to start a family or change methods.
Visit the NHS website for more information about the contraceptive implant.
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Contraceptive pills/patches/ring or injection