Sexual Health services
Find sexual health services near you, including sexual health clinics, contraception and abortion services, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests and treatment
Contraception is about giving you control.
Contraception can help prevent unplanned pregnancy, there are lots to choose from and NUH sexual health services can help find the one that is right for you. Contraception can enable you to choose the right time for pregnancy and many can help give control over your menstrual cycle as well.
The plethora of contraceptive methods can be broadly organised into the following categories:
Using hormones to prevent pregnancy including the contraceptive pill, injection, implant etc.
Providing a physical barrier to prevent fertilisation e.g. internal and external condoms
Using understanding of the menstrual cycle to prevent pregnancy
Condoms are the only contraception that can reduce your risk of sexual transmitted infection so are essential for protecting your sexual health. However there are more effective methods of contraception that can prevent unwanted pregnancy and alongside condom use can make sex a safer way to have fun.
Contraception is free from your sexual health service and can be started at any time. It can even be used to reduce pregnancy risk up to 5 days after sex has occurred.
If you are having sex and do not want to be pregnant please contact any of our clinics to discuss your options:
Please contact 0300 1317010 (between 08:30-19:00 Monday - Thursday, 08:00-17:00 Friday, 09:30-14:00 Saturday)
Explore which method may be right for you Contraception Choices
Contraception only works if you have it.
Emergency appointments can be offered if a pregnancy risk has occurred.
However to avoid interruption to your control over pregnancy aim to book your appointment 1-2 months before you run out. Prescriptions are usually given for 6 months and up to a year supply so make your sexual health a priority.
You will have a phone consultation first. Depending on your contraception choice you can either collect your contraception or be booked in for the appropriate appointment.
Please contact 0300 131 7010
(between 08:30-19:00 Monday - Thursday, 08:00-17:00 Friday, 09:30-14:00 Saturday)
If you have had unprotected sex in the last 5 days, you may be able to get a coil or a pill to stop you getting pregnant.
If the unprotected sex was more than 5 days ago then you might still be able to get a coil.
There are different types of emergency contraception:
Oral pills (also available from pharmacies and GP)
Copper Coil
For more information please click Emergency Contraception | NUH
Please contact 0300 131 7010 (between 08:30-19:00 Monday - Thursday, 08:00-17:00 Friday, 09:30-14:00 Saturday)
There are 2 types of coil:
We fit either type of coil and are happy to discuss them in more detail if you are unsure which you may want. The links above may also help you choose.
If you already have a coil or an appointment to have one fitted/removed please see our patient leaflet.
Please contact 0300 131 7010 (between 08:30-19:00 Monday - Thursday, 08:00-17:00 Friday, 09:30-14:00 Saturday) to book an appointment.