Contraception

Contraception from SHL.UK

SHL.UK offers free contraception to people living in certain areas in London. Find out more about how the service works:

• How SHL.UK’s contraception service works

Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception can be used to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after sex, depending on which method you use.
Use the links below to read more:

• Emergency contraceptive pill
• Intrauterine Device – emergency coil

Regular Contraception

Long-acting reversible contraception

Long-acting reversible contraception methods are the most effective methods, offering between 3-months and 10 years protection against pregnancy.

• Intrauterine Device (copper coil)
• Intrauterine System (hormonal coil)
• Contraceptive implant
• Contraceptive injection

Non-LARC methods

Contraceptives containing oestrogen and progestogen

• Combined contraceptive pill
• Vaginal ring contraceptive
• Contraceptive patch

Non-reversible methods

• Vasectomy (male sterilisation)
• Female sterilisation

Barrier methods

• Diaphragm or cap
• Male (external) condom
• Female (internal) condom

Additional links:

• NHS Contraception
• Brook's My Contraception tool