Our specialist doctors can offer confidential contraception advice, to help you choose a method of birth control that’s right for you. These appointments include a medical consultation, to ensure your chosen method will be suitable in the context of your health, age and lifestyle.
We offer the following types of birth control including:
We believe contraception is about choice, and about offering non-judgemental and confidential advice and information, in a safe and welcoming setting. We also understand the benefits presented in extensive research, which indicates that; planned, delayed, or spaced pregnancies are linked to improved birth outcomes for babies. Family planning benefits are attributed either directly or through healthy maternal behaviors throughout pregnancy.
During your consultation, your doctor will ask you about your lifestyle, medical history, previous contraceptive use, and if you are currently taking any medication. Based on this information, we will suggest certain forms of contraception, so that you can make the ultimate decision as to which suits you best.
We will be sure to talk you through any risks or symptoms associated with each available choice, the chances of getting pregnant whilst using it, and how to use it.
Should you experience some unwanted and unexpected side effects on your chosen contraception, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will review the situation with you to find the root cause. This may involve further examinations or tests. Rest assured, we will support you in finding the right contraceptive for your unique needs.
Other benefits of contraception
The main role of contraception is as a means of birth control. However, there are other uses of contraception, to manage conditions such as:
- Fibroids
- PCOS
- Menopausal symptoms
- Primary Ovarian insufficiency
- Heavy bleeding, irregular and premenstrual symptoms
