Contraceptive Services

Our team of clinicians can provide advice on birth control methods, prescribe contraceptive pills, and offer Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) services.

We provide a range of contraceptive services including contraceptive implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and intrauterine systems (IUS).

You can book an appointment by calling 01778 393399 or completing the contraception assessment on Anima to find the method that suits you best.

Understanding your contraceptive options

Contraception, also known as birth control, includes various methods and devices to prevent pregnancy by disrupting the normal process of ovulation, fertilisation, or implantation.

Choosing the right method for you

There are many different contraceptive options available. It’s important to consider factors such as your health, lifestyle, and personal preferences when choosing a method. Some methods require a procedure for insertion and removal.

Here are the contraceptive choices we offer at the practice:

Methods you need to think about every day:

Combined pill
Progestogen-only pill (mini pill)

Choices that may help with heavy or painful periods:

Combined pill or progesterone only pill
Contraceptive patch
Vaginal ring
IUS (intrauterine system)
Contraceptive injection
Contraceptive implant

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception that last for months or years (LARC):

Contraceptive implant
Copper coil (IUD)
IUS (intrauterine system)
Contraceptive injection

Permanent methods:

Female sterilisation
Vasectomy

Contraception choices available from pharmacies:

Methods you need to think about every time you have sex:

Condoms
Internal (female) condom

Options that help protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs):

Condoms
Internal (female) condoms

Emergency contraception is available at pharmacies for unforeseen circumstances.

Find out more:

Pharmacy: To find your local pharmacy, please visit the NHS pharmacy finder
The Lincoln Sexual Health Clinic, also known as Lincolnshire Sexual Health (LiSH): Provides confidential and free services, including contraception advice, STI diagnosis and treatment, HIV testing, and emergency contraception.
Contraception Choices website: This site is a joint effort by health experts and young women, giving you clear information about each birth control method.
NHS website: Here, you’ll find thorough details on birth control, how well it works, and places to get condoms and emergency pills at no cost.
Contact us: You can book an appointment by calling 01778 393399. Alternatively, you can complete the contraception assessment on Anima.