World Contraception Day takes place on September 26th every year. The annual worldwide campaign centres around a vision where every pregnancy is wanted. The day’s mission is to improve awareness of all contraception methods and to enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.
There are several methods of contraception such as:
- Combined pill. Contains hormones progestogen and oestrogen.
- Progestogen-only pill.
- IUD (intrauterine device, or copper coil)
- IUS (intrauterine system or hormonal coil)
- Contraceptive implant.
- Contraceptive injection.
- Contraceptive patch.
- Vaginal ring.
In Lincolnshire, you can discuss your contraception needs with the following health care providers.
Community Pharmacy
Some community pharmacies in Lincolnshire offers the ORAL contraceptive pill without a prescription. Use the NHS Post code search tool to find a local pharmacy near you offering free oral contraception pill. In addition, some community pharmacies offer the Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC).
Lincolnshire Sexual Health (LiSH)
LiSH offer free non-judgemental, confidential clinics providing contraception and contraception advice. Contact the central Booking Line: 01522 309309 (8am – 7.30pm Monday – Thursday and Fridays 8am – 5pm) to discuss your contraception choice.
General Practice
Doctors and nurses working in general practice can support patients with contraception supply and advice. They can refer patients requesting Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) such as Implants and Coils to the appropriate service.
Knowledge is power, so speak to a Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist about your contraception needs so you can make an informed decision on your sexual and reproductive health.