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Contraception

Contraception aims to prevent pregnancy and is free for people in the UK. You can access contraception via your GP or specialist clinics in BCUHB. Condoms can also be bought in pharmacies, supermarkets and on-line. With numerous methods to choose from, you can find one that suits you best. The Contraception Choices website has information to help you decide.

Barrier methods, such as condoms, are a form of contraception that help to protect against both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy. You should use condoms to protect both your sexual health and that of your partner, no matter what other contraception you're using to prevent pregnancy.

If you are taking the oral contraceptive pill and have missed any, go to Forgot Your Pill? Use Our Missed Pill Calculator | The Lowdown to see if you need emergency contraception.

Contraception methods

Updated guidance for the use of coils: 

In March 2023, the Faculty for Reproductive and Sexual Health (FSRH) guidance for use of the 52 mg LNG-IUD (Mirena, Benilexa and Levosert) changed.

Any 52 mg LNG-IUD inserted before the age of 45 years can be used for contraception for 6 years, previously Mirena was only used for 5 years. Mirena licence has now been extended to 8 years for contraception.

Any 52 mg LNG-IUD can be used for 5 years as endometrial protection as part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), previously only Mirena was used.

Please watch this video before attending the clinic to have a coil fitted:


Please watch this video before attending the clinic to have an implant fitted:

Other contraception methods

If you experience focal migraines with aura, contraceptive methods containing oestrogen will not be suitable for you. 

Clinic Locations

We have both hospital and community based clinics across North Wales. For further details of the clinics and their opening times please select the area in which you would like to be seen:

Useful websites and resources: