If you have had unprotected sex and require emergency contraception, please contact a member of our team ASAP on 0300 373 0709.

We offer all methods of emergency contraception, but the copper coil (IUD) is the most effective option – more than 99.9% effective at preventing pregnancy in this situation. It can sometimes be fitted several days after the episode of unprotected sex and is offered at all of our clinics.

If the copper coil is the most suitable method for you or your chosen option, you will be assessed to check that the timing is appropriate prior to your appointment for insertion.

We provide the hormonal emergency contraceptive pill in all of our clinics, but you can also access this, usually free of charge, from many pharmacies if this is more convenient for you.

You’ll be able to find a list of pharmacies near you who provide emergency contraception, along with their location and contact number so you can call ahead and check they can help, on the NHS website.

More information on emergency contraception and which methods are available is on the NHS website.

Please remember if you have had unprotected sex, as well as pregnancy you may also be at risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection.

You can access free STI screening, delivered to your address of choice within Kent by registering at www.kent.sh.uk.

If you are under 25 years of age, you can access free condoms by registering at getit.org.uk/kent.

If you need or have been advised to have a copper coil fitted for emergency contraception following an episode of unprotected sex, please contact us as soon as possible on 0300 373 0709.

This form is not for women wanting an IUCD for the treatment of gynaecological problems, e.g. to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding or for perimenopausal symptoms as part of your hormone replacement therapy. Please contact your GP to have your procedure or to be referred to Gynaecology.

The duration of use for the Mirena, Benilexa and Levosert coils has been updated. If any of these devices were inserted before the age of 45, they are now known to be effective for contraception for eight years. This means these coils only need to be replaced if they were inserted eight years ago or more, if used for contraception. If used for HRT purposes, the guidance remains the same and they should be replaced after five years.

An IUD (copper coil) fitted at or after the age of 40 does not need replacing and will be effective for contraception until 1-2 years after your last ever period. This is usually around the age of 50-51 years.

A 52mg LNG-IUD (Mirena/Levosert/Benilexa) fitted at or after the age of 45 will be effective for contraception without the need for an exchange until the age of 55. At 55, it can safely be removed without further risk of pregnancy. It also provides endometrial protection for women on oestrogen replacement therapy (HRT).

Kyleena and Jaydess hormonal coils still need to be replaced at five and three years from insertion, respectively.

If you require any type of coil removed, or inserted or exchanged for contraception, please complete the relevant form and follow the instructions:

• Coil insertion
• Coil exchange
• Coil removal

Once you have returned the form, we will be in touch within 14 days to book your appointment. Please contact us at mtw-tr.coilassessmentdoc@nhs.net if you don’t hear from us within 14 days of submitting your form.

If you can’t complete the form online, appointments are available by calling the clinic on 0300 373 0709. You may need a telephone assessment before being offered an appointment for your procedure.

Ideally, children should not come to your appointment but we understand that sometimes this is unavoidable. If your child does come with you, please make sure they are in a pushchair or buggy that they can be securely strapped into, or they are accompanied by an adult who will be able to care for them during the appointment.

Please book all implant procedures (insertion, exchange and removal) directly with a member of our team by calling 0300 373 0709.

Ideally, children should not come to your appointment but we understand that sometimes this is unavoidable. If your child does come with you, please make sure they are in a pushchair or buggy that they can be securely strapped into, or they are accompanied by an adult who will be able to care for them during the appointment.

NEXPLANON implant

We use the NEXPLANON implant, which is currently the only progestogen-only contraceptive subdermal implant available in the UK. The implant is a highly effective long-acting reversible method of contraception, lasting for three years.