Contraception and Sexual Health

There are 15 different methods of contraception. The type that works best for you will depend on your health and your circumstances.

Is your sex life putting you at risk? Take the sexual health self-assessment to find out

There are several issues to consider when deciding which method of contraception is right for you Guide to contraception.

Once you’ve read this information, go to your GP or local contraceptive (or family planning) clinic to discuss your choices .  If you decided to have a coil or implant please make an appointment with Dr Yorke.

And remember, the only way to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is to use a condom every time you have sex. Other methods of contraception prevent pregnancy but don't protect against STIs.

The following links will give you more details on different contraception methods:

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Contraception/Pages/Whichmethodsuitsme.aspx#local

http://www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice/contraception

To find your nearest clinic please click on http://www.fpa.org.uk/findaclinic

The Sexual Advice Association is a charitable organisation, to help improve the sexual health and wellbeing of men and women and to raise awareness of the extent to which sexual conditions affect the general population.  for more information please check the following link http://www.sda.uk.net/index.php