Contraception

Our services are still here for you, but we have had to change the way we do things because of coronavirus

Avoiding pregnancy during this outbreak is important.  Coronavirus is a new virus so its impacts on mothers and babies during pregnancy are not yet known.

The contraceptive implant and some 'coils' can be used for longer than was originally advised:

• Implants (Nexplanon): You can continue to use your implant for contraception for up to four years after insertion. The risk of pregnancy is very low.
• Mirena IUS or Levosert IUS:  You can continue to use these for up to six years. The risk of pregnancy is low.
• 10-year banded copper coils (such as T-Safe): You can continue to use this safely for up to 12 years after insertion

Use additional contraception with:

• Lower dose hormone coils e.g. Jaydess (three year) and Kyleena (five year): After the three or five years we advise you to use condoms or take a progestogen only pill (POP) to prevent pregnancy, until we are able to replace the IUS. 
• Five year copper coils: After five years we recommend using condoms or that you start a POP to prevent pregnancy, until we are able to replace the IUD.

If you are not sure which type of IUD/IUS you have please call us or contact the clinic where it was inserted

If your device has expired it is safe to leave it in place even if you no longer need it for contraception.

More information

To ensure social distancing, we are unable to operate a walk-in clinic at the moment. Access to our clinics is via a telephone assessment first. We are able to sort out many issues by phone consultation, but if you need to come in we can arrange an appointment at one of our clinics.

• Clifden Centre, Homerton University Hospital
• Ivy Centre, Hoxton

Call us - 020 7683 4103

Please do not attend the clinic if you or anyone you live with has a high temperature, new persistent cough, or a change in your sense of smell/taste – or if you have been advised to self-isolate by NHS Track and Trace. If you are unwell call NHS 111.

Give us your feedback to help us plan how we re-introduce our services

This online tool can help you choose which contraceptive method might suit you best.

Access it here