Contraception

Contraception

Contraception
Contraception

Our team of experienced clinicians are here to support you with making decisions around the best method of contraception for you. It is important that you use a method of contraception if you do not wish to become pregnant. If you want to learn more about contraception, please talk with a member of the team.

There are many types of contraception available, and none are perfect. The Contraception Choices website provides honest information to help weigh up the pros and cons. Please find more information at their website here: Contraception Choices

We have partnered with local GP practices to provide contraceptive services across Doncaster. Your GP will be able to start, change or continue you on some of the more common types of contraceptive methods including various types of pill and injectable contraception. Many will be able to provide coils and implants within the practice.

Weight Loss Injection “skinny Jabs” and Contraception

Weight Loss Injections “skinny Jabs” can affect your contraception, LET THE NURSE KNOW if you are using these injections.


FSRH CEU Statement: Mirena® 52mg LNG-IUD: extension of licence
for contraception to 8 years
10th January 2024

The Mirena® 52mg LNG-IUD has now been licensed for 8 years for contraception. The United Kingdom Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has approved an extension to the Mirena licence from 5 years to 8 years for contraception. This does not include when being used for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding or for endometrial protection as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

CERVICAL SCREENING

A list of GPs who can provide Fit and Forget Contraception including Implants and Coils can be found here:

If your GP is unable to fit a coil or implant they may refer you to another local GP practice or to our clinic in central Doncaster.

You may also self-refer to our clinic team for coils and implants by calling reception on: 01302 272165 but please try your GP first.

Please note: Sexual Health Services 4 Doncaster are not commissioned to offer appointments to people who require a coil fit for non-contraceptive reasons. For example, if you need a coil fitting for heavy periods or HRT and you or your partner has had a sterilization/ vasectomy procedure in the past, we will be unable to provide this. Please contact your GP to arrange the fitting elsewhere.

Emergency contraceptive

Emergency contraception is commonly referred to as “The morning after pill” or “EHC.” If you have had sex without using contraception, or think your contraception might have failed, you can use emergency contraception. You should access emergency contraception as soon as possible

Call the service on 01302 272165 for emergency contraception

If you need emergency contraception, it is available from most pharmacies, GP Practices and the Sexual Health Clinic.

We have partnered with these Community Pharmacies to provide Emergency Contraception free of charge:
  • ASDA, Carcroft DN6 8DN
  • Chestnut Pharmacy, Carcroft DN6 8AG
  • Crest Pharmacy, Hexthorpe DN4 0AJ
  • Doncaster Pharmacy, Intake DN2 6QP
  • Greenwell Pharmacy, Sprotbrough DN5 7RF
  • Holden’s Chemist, Bentley DN5 0AP
  • Hyde Park Pharmacy, Hyde Park DN1 2BJ
  • McGills Pharmacy, Dunsville DN7 4BX
  • MEXCARE Pharmacy, Mexborough S64 9AS
  • Pickfords Pharmacy, Balby DN4 0TG
  • Warmsworth Pharmacy, Warmsworth DN4 9LS
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Tickhill DN11 9HT
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Armthorpe DN3 3AG
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Barnburgh DN5 7EP
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Barnby Dunn DN3 1AX
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Bawtry DN10 6JE
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Wheatley DN2 4AD
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Cantley DN4 6ED
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Carcroft DN6 8DP
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Conisbrough DN12 3HR
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Denaby DN12 4AB
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Dunscroft DN7 4JS
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Town Centre DN1 1HZ
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Edenthorpe DN3 2JA
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Edlington DN12 1JD
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Harworth DN11 8JN
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Hatfield DN7 6JH
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Intake DN2 5JA
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Kirk Sandall DN3 1JR
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Moorends DN8 4SB
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Rossington DN11 0LW
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Scawthorpe DN5 9PH
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Skellow DN6 8JH
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Sprotbrough DN5 8BP
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Stainforth DN7 5AF
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Thorne DN8 5DE
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Wheatley Hills DN2 5AJ
  • Weldricks Pharmacy, Woodlands DN6 7LX

Other Community Pharmacies will be able to provide EHC, but there will be a cost for the prescription.

EHC can be taken 72 hours (Levonelle) or 120 hours (ellaOne) after unprotected sex. If you have exceed this time period, please contact the clinic to discuss other options.

Emergency contraception should not be used as a regular method of contraception.

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