If you’ve forgotten to take your pill, your condom split or you’ve had unprotected sex in the last 72 hours then you may need emergency contraception, and the sooner you take it the better.

Emergency contraception is available free from Contraception and Sexual Health Services, some GPs (family doctors) and most pharmacies (chemists), even if you’re under 16.

Emergency Contraception Helpline: 02392 866301

Emergency Contraception is available free from:

• Clinics at Ella Gordon
• Pharmacies
• Sexsense Clinics
• Your GP (including out of hours)
• St Mary’s Treatment Centre, St Mary’s Hospital Site
• Accident & Emergency Department, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham

If you’ve had unprotected sex or your condom failed, it is also really important to consider your risk for sexually transmitted infections and to think about your long-term contraception needs.

If you miss the 72 hours it is still possible to have an emergency coil fitted up to 5 days after unprotected sex. You can have an emergency coil fitted for free at your local sexual health clinic or at some GP surgeries.

Call Ella Gordon or your GP to ask when they can see you today.

Some GPs will only fit emergency coils for their own patients so its best to phone ahead to see if they will fit one for you.