Contraception

We can help you choose a method that suits you, and provide you with emergency contraception if you've had unprotected sex.

There are many different methods for preventing pregnancy, including:

  • condoms
  • hormone pills (oral contraception)
  • diaphragm
  • spermicide
  • injectable (depo provera)
  • intra-uterine device (IUD)
  • implant (jadelle)
  • hormone intra-uterine system (IUS).

Each of these contraceptive methods has advantages and disadvantages—we can help you find one that works for you.

Emergency contraception

If you need emergency contraception, call us on 04 463 5308 and ask to speak with a telephone triage nurse. If you need advice about emergency contraception at a time when Mauri Ora is closed, call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

There are two main types of emergency contraception:

  • The emergency contraceptive pill (the 'morning after pill') taken less than 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex.
  • Insertion of a copper IUD (intra-uterine device) up to five days after unprotected sex.

Emergency contraception is for when you've had unprotected sex or if you think your contraception method may have failed. It will not protect you against sexually transmitted infections, so talk to your doctor or nurse about STI screening.

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