Sexual Health Advice
Contraception
There are a variety of options available to you for contraception, from pills through to longer acting forms such as the coil, implant and injections. We are proud to provide a full range of contraceptive services at the practice.
You can find more detailed information about the different methods at:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/
Contact the surgery to book a routine telephone appointment with a doctor, if you wish to start or change contraception.
Repeat prescriptions for contraceptive pills can be done at a routine nurse appointment.
UPDATE: How to take the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
Evidence shows that the 7 day break from taking the pill makes it a less reliable contraceptive method. New recommendations suggest no more than a 4 day break.
Taking the pill for longer periods without a break is safe and reliable.
Click on the link to find out more!
Sayana Press
Sayana Press is an injectable contraception that works for three months that women can use in their own homes. This video shows you how to inject.
Nottinghamshire Sexual Health and GU Services
NUH have clinics at the Genitourinary (GU) Medicine building at City Hospital, and Victoria Health Centre in the City Centre. They also run more than 20 community clinics at health centres, colleges and youth centres across Nottingham City and South Nottinghamshire.
They conduct sexual health screening, as well as assessment and treatment if you have symptoms.
To book an appointment at any of the clinics, please contact 01159 627 627.
Mon-Thu 8:30-7pm, Fri 8:30-5pm, Sat 10-2pm.
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/sexual-health-clinics/city-hospital-1111/
Sexual health testing
If you are worried you may have an STI, it is a good idea to get tested, especially if you have recently changed partners.
Many people with sexually transmitted infections have no symptoms and STIs can pass from one person to another during sex, especially if you don’t use a condom.
Free testing is available at Nottinghamshire GU clinic and by visiting www.freetest.me
Vasectomy
Please take a look at this patient leaflet to explain the local NHS service vasectomy and how to refer: Nottingham Community Vasectomy Clinic Leaflet.pdf
This video explains in detail what a vasectomy is and the important things you need to consider before having one done.
You can speak to a GP, or self refer:
Nottinghamshire Community Vasectomy Service,
The Nottingham Road Clinic,
195 Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4AA
Tel: 01623 624137 Email: nottinghamroad.clinic@nhs.net
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Switchboard can help.
We are Switchboard, the LGBT+ Helpline.
We are a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.
We support people to explore the right options for themselves.
We aspire to a society where all LGBT+ people are informed and empowered.
Online chat: switchboard.lgbt/
Phone: 0300 330 0630 (Open 10:00-22:00 every day)
Family Planning Association
They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Telephone: 0300 1237123
Website: www.fpa.org.uk