At the Practice, we offer a full range of contraception services including coil fitting/removal and referrals for a vasectomy.
Choice of contraception
Deciding which is the best method of contraception for you can be difficult, so please take the time to read through the guides listed below.
A suggestion is to start with the general guide and then read the detailed guide (listed below) for the method that interests you, or you could have a look at the different contraception choices available here and the further information available here.
General guide
Click here to access your guide to contraception.
Detailed guides
- The combined pill
- The progestogen only pill
- The contraceptive injection
- The contraceptive implant
- The contraceptive patch
- The contraceptive vaginal ring
- The intrauterine system
- The intrauterine device
- Male and female sterilisation
- Male and female condoms
- Diaphragms and caps
- Natural family planning
- Emergency contraception
Who to book an appointment with
All GPs can prescribe pills, rings, patches and injections.
Nurse Laura Carman is trained to fit and remove implants, the intrauterine device and coils.
Please arrange an appointment with the Nurse, once you have decided your preferred choice.
Sexually transmitted diseases
Our GPs also offer testing and treatment for a range of sexually transmitted diseases.
If you would prefer to attend a completely anonymous service, then you can self refer to the Leeds Sexual Health service that offers a wide range of services. including:
- Access to PrEP follow-up prescriptions, if users have previously accessed PrEP via Leeds Sexual Health
- Access to short acting contraception online
- Access to electronic prescriptions for chlamydia treatment
- The ability to order postal STI testing kits
- An online chat function enabling users to chat to a healthcare professional
You can also contact Leeds Sexual Health on social media:
- X (Twitter): @LeedsSexHealth
- Facebook: @Leeds Sexual Health (remember to tag the Leeds Sexual Health service where indicated)