Contraception and sexual health
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Devon Sexual Health – provides sexual health services that support healthy relationships and sexual well-being.
The services are confidential – even for those aged under 16 years old.
Devon Sexual Health
Devon Sexual Health – provides sexual health services that support healthy relationships and sexual well-being.
The services are confidential – even for those aged under 16 years old.
NHS: Contraception Guide
Check out this guide to contraception from the NHS, and take the sexual health self assessment.
NHS: Emergency contraception (morning after pill, IUD)
This page provides an overview of the different STIs and links to more information about these conditions.
NHS: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
This page provides an overview of the different STIs and links to more information about these conditions.
Patient.co.uk: Contraceptive choices
If you don't want to be a Daddy/Mummy just yet, there are ways to stop this from happening. But some ways are better than others!
NHS choices: Types of contraception
Expert advice for teenage girls about what types of contraception are available and where they can find the right kind to suit them.
Sexwise - Family Planning Association
Honest advice about sexual health, contraception, STIs, pregnancy, unplanned pregnancy and planning a pregnancy.
NHS Choices: Contraceptive implant
The contraceptive implant is a small flexible tube about 40mm long that's inserted under the skin of your upper arm. It's inserted by a trained professional, such as a doctor, and lasts for three years.
Patient.co.uk: Intrauterine System (IUS)
The intrauterine system (IUS) is a very effective method of contraception. It is also used to treat heavy periods (menorrhagia). It sits inside the womb (uterus). Once fitted, it works as a contraceptive for five years. Most women who use an IUS have no problems with it. It is sometimes called a 'hormone coil' because in the 1960s some intrauterine contraceptives were coil-shaped. Mirena® is the name of the only IUS available in the UK.
