Cowbridge and Vale Medical Practice

Contraceptive Implants

The Practice is now able to offer contraceptive implants.  For more information, click the link below.  For a consultation, please make an appointment with Dr Williams.

http://www.fpa.org.uk/Information/Readourinformationbooklets/implant

MORNING AFTER PILL / EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION

Wondering if you're pregnant after unprotected sex is a worrying experience, and it can feel like a real race against the clock.  

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

Contact the surgery as soon as possible.   If you act quickly, emergency contraception will usually prevent pregnancy.

WHAT WE WILL DO:

We may arrange to see you, or be able to give you a prescription, or perhaps advice over the telephone.  If, for any reason, you cannot get the help or advice you need from us, you can get further advice or free contraception from:

·         The Family Planning Service

·         The Family Planning Association Contraceptive helpline telephone 0845 310 1334 or visit their website www.fpa.org.uk

·         Any local pharmacist

Remember – if you are over 16, you can buy emergency contraception (the “morning after” pill) from a local pharmacist.

WHAT IS EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION?

Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Emergency contraception should not be used regularly or to replace your usual method of contraception. It is for emergency back-up situations only. But being realistic, no matter how diligent you usually are about protecting against pregnancy, things can go wrong, for example:

·         you might have forgotten to take your contraceptive pill, or are on anti-biotics 

·         if you've vomited or had diarrhoea, the contraceptive pill may not have been absorbed properly

·         the condom could have split or slipped off

·         your partner didn't withdraw before he ejaculated (withdrawal method)

·         you got carried away and forgot

·         you were forced to have sex

Whatever the reason, you can still get emergency contraception - but being prepared is always better. Information is available at the surgery on the different types of Emergency and Regular Contraception, or book an appointment with the Practice Nurse or a GP.