Contraception is used to stop someone from getting pregnant. Some methods of contraception can also be used to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
There are three methods of contraception:
Short acting contraception – which includes methods that you need to remember to take or use regularly. This includes barrier methods (condoms or femidoms) and hormonal contraception (pill, patch and ring).
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (commonly known as LARC) - which includes methods where you don’t need to remember to take it or use it for it to work. This includes the copper and hormonal coil, the injection and the implant. All of them are reversible and can be removed by a health professional at any time if you change your mind.
Emergency Contraception - There are 2 methods of emergency contraception. Emergency Hormonal Contraception, otherwise known as the morning after pill, is a pill that can be taken. This method is used within 3-5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy. The other method of emergency contraception is a copper coil, which can be inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. Once inserted, the copper coil can act as a long-term contraceptive, preventing unplanned pregnancy for up to 10 years. It is the most effective emergency contraception.
It is important that you choose the contraception method which fits your lifestyle best.
Deciding which method is right for you includes things like
Emergency hormonal contraception (otherwise known as the ‘morning after pill’ or the ‘second day pill’) can stop you from getting pregnant after unprotected sex, when you missed your pill or when the condom you used split.
Condoms are the only type of contraception that can stop both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If used correctly, condoms are up to 98% effective.
The implant is a very small rod that is placed under your skin by trained nurse or doctor.
It releases the hormone progesterone to your blood stream to stop you from getting pregnant. It lasts for 3 years. It is 99% effective if inserted properly.
It is a reversible form of contraception and can be removed at any time.
The coil is a type of Long-term Acting Reversible Contraception (sometimes referred to as LARC). It is a small T- shape plastic device, placed inside your womb (uterus) by trained doctor or nurse.
The map below shows all the places in Havering where you can get sexual health support:
Your GP or nurse at your GP practice can give you information and advice about contraception and help you find a method that's right for you.
To book an appointment online for Barking Hospital, visit their website.
You can also phone up 020 8970 5724 Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:00.
You can walk-in to Barking Community Hospital at the following times:
The C-Card is for young people to access FREE condoms at locations across London. Once registered you can collect condoms or get advice from any Outlet displaying the Come Correct logo.
The C-Card scheme is easy, free and confidential.
Harold Wood Polyclinic offers contraception every Tuesday by booked appointment and PrEP, STI treatments, asymptompatic screenings and vaccinations available by booked appointment on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month. Call 02089705724...
Ilford Exchange Health Centre offers contraception, PrEP, STI treatments, asymp screenings and vaccinations. Contraception inc LARC by booked appointment every Wednesday and Thursday. PrEP, STI treatments, asymptompatic screenings and vaccinations...
Queen’s Hospital is open for contraception only by booked appointment (Friday only). Appointments are released online Monday to Friday at 08.00 three weeks ahead for long-acting reversible contraception (implant, IUD/coil), and Monday...
The C-Card is for young people to access free condoms from community locations across Havering.
Positive East have lots of support services for people living with HIV.
Our current services: Sexual health care HIV care Contraception
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