Please call 01382 425542 to make an appointment Monday – Friday between 9 am and 12 noon.
Please call 01382 425542 to make an appointment Monday – Friday between 9 am and 12 noon.
Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after you’ve had sex. It can be used when you’ve had unprotected sex, missed a pill, or a condom has burst. It should never be used as an alternative to normal contraception.
There are 2 types
An IUD (also known as a coil) is a small plastic and copper device that is fitted in your uterus up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex or up to five days from the earliest date you could have ovulated. It is the most effective method of emergency contraception. It can be fitted by your GP or sexual health clinic. It takes 15 – 20 minutes to fit and fitting can be uncomfortable.
Once fitted you can keep the IUD in for 5-10 years, as a reversible form of contraception (depending on type.)
ellaOne is a pill which contains ulipristal acetate. It is more effective than Upostelle and Levonelle and can be taken within five days (120 hours) of having unprotected sex and is available from your GP, sexual health clinic, pharmacy and most minor injury units.
Levonelle/Upostelle are pills which contain the hormone levonorgestrel. It can be taken within three days (72 hours) of having unprotected sex and is available from your GP, sexual health clinic, pharmacy and most minor injury units.
Emergency Contraception is available free, in a non judgemental and confidential environment.
Emergency contraception is not as reliable as using other methods of regularly taken contraception. There are many different types of contraception you can choose from. Use our contraception page to find the best fit for you.
We are closed on Tuesday 10th of February for staff training. If you need support while we are closed please contact your GP, local pharmacy, or NHS 24 on 111.
We will be back open from 9am on Wednesday 11th of February for pre-booked appointments and triage.