Our doctors,
female and male, are family-planning trained,
as are our nurses. We provide the full range
of contraceptive services so that we are
able to meet your individual needs. Most
routine contraceptive care can be provided
for in the nurses’ or the doctors’
appointment system. The guide below will
help you choose the suitable professional,
and the appropriate appointment:
The Doctor (routine appointment)
- A definite desire
to use a hormonal contraceptive for the
first time
- Minor problems
with a prescribed pill; query a pill change
needed
- A consultation
to decide on change of method i.e. an
injection, a progesterone pill, Coil (IUCD)
etc
- Emergency contraception
(see below)
- Annual pill check
- Dr Grant will fit
contraceptive implants (Implanon). Please
discuss with your doctor first.
The Nurse (routine appointment)
- A general chat
about contraception for background information
- Emergency contraception
(the morning after pill)
- Advice re barrier
methods - cap/condoms
- Follow up injectable
forms of contraception (every 12 weeks)
after initial prescription by GP
The family planning clinic
Where the doctor and nurse
work together for:
- Coil (IUCD) fits
and checks
- Cap fits
- Any other matters
concerning contraception
Family Planning clinics
are on every Tuesday between 11.15am and
12.05am (Dr Ingoldsby and Dr Grant do alternate
weeks); and on some Friday mornings between 11.00am
and12.00am (Dr Martinus).
Young adults / teenagers
We appreciate your special
needs at this challenging time of life.
Conversations and decisions ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
Please discuss your needs with the doctor
or nurse as you feel able. Remember we have
female doctors available.
Emergency contraception
Sometimes couples risk
pregnancy without adequate precautions.
Remember that we can offer you emergency
contraception after exposure for up to 72
hours after the event, and sometimes even
longer if using the Coil (IUCD). Please
seek advice from the doctor or nurse as
soon as possible.
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