Contraception

Choosing the right contraception for you is an important part of managing your sexual and reproductive health. It's a personal decision, and one that only you can make.

Our highly experienced team will empower you to make your decision, giving you the latest information and guidance to help you start, or switch, to the contraception of your choice.

It's a good idea to do some research before hand, including how the different choices work, their effectiveness, and what might be right for your lifestyle and health needs. Please take a look at the information pages to learn more about your choices.

Accessing Contraception

To start or switch your contraception, you have two options:

  • You can call us on 01904 721111 during opening times to book an appointment. 

We do recommend that you book an appointment. This will ensure you have adequate time to discuss your choices with the nurse. You may be asked to come back if you attend a Queue and Wait clinic and wish to have a coil or implant fitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get contraception quicker elsewhere?

For some choices, yes. Pharmacies can support you to obtain repeat contraceptive pills and start contraceptive pills:

Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription - NHS  - Locates all pharmacies who provide this service

Citywide Health First - Contraception Supply Service – York based group of pharmacies that allow service users to online book in to be seen at a specific pharmacy.

Pharmacy Contraception Service - Day Lewis- Pharmacies in Harrogate, Northallerton and York and allow online booking

Find a Pharmacy - PharmacyPlusHealth- Pharmacies in Harrogate and Scarborough and allow online booking

You can also access contraception at your GP.

Can I come to YSH for repeat contraception?

No. With the exception of the implant and the coil, which we can remove or exchange, once you have started a form of contraception and you are happy with it, you'll need to see your GP to obtain further supplies. We are unable to supply repeat pills, patches, and vaginal rings for those aged 20 and over who live in York or North Yorkshire. We are only able to supply repeat injectable for North Yorkshire for those aged 20 and over. 

Pharmacies can support you to obtain repeat contraceptive pills and start contraceptive pills:

Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription - NHS  - Locates all pharmacies who provide this service

Citywide Health First - Contraception Supply Service – York based group of pharmacies that allow service users to online book in to be seen at a specific pharmacy.

Pharmacy Contraception Service - Day Lewis- Pharmacies in Harrogate, Northallerton and York and allow online booking

Find a Pharmacy - PharmacyPlusHealth- Pharmacies in Harrogate and Scarborough and allow online booking

 

 

 

 

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