Contraceptive Services


The Practice provides a variety of Sexual Health Services including:
  • Contraceptive pills
  • Contraceptive injections
  • Implant  insertion and removal
  • Coil insertion and removals - you will need to print and complete this form prior to having the IUD/IUS fitted. Please bring it with you when you come to the Practice for your appointment
  • Sexual Health Screening

Please let our receptionist know that you wish to make an appointment for these services and the appropriate provision will be arranged for you.

ORAL CONTRACEPTION INFORMATION

Information about the Combined Oral Contraceptive can be found here and the Progesterone Only Pill here

Leaflets about a wide range of contraceptive options can be found on the Family Planning Association (FPA) website here

COIL / IUD  and IMPLANTS 

Patients wishing to have a coil or implant fitted, changed or removed should arrange a GP telephone appointment in the first instance. 

Useful information about the Coil ( or IUD - Intrauterine device) can be found here

Useful information about implants can be found here

SEXUAL HEALTH 

If you have  any concerns regarding your sexual health please book a telephone appointment with the GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

The Lothian Sexual Health Service also has a website that provides reliable and straightforward information about sexual health & services for people in Lothian. This can be found at: www.lothiansexualhealth.scot.nhs.uk

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