Contraception is used to help prevent an unplanned pregnancy. There are many methods of contraception to choose from and all of the methods are available in Bury.
Most people want to use a method of contraception that is safe, reliable, and does not require too much thinking about. There are four methods that fit this description: contraceptive implants, IUDs (intrauterine devices), IUSs (intrauterine systems), and contraceptive injections. These are long-acting methods of contraception (LARC). Other popular methods include the contraceptive pill and the progestogen-only pill.
For more information on your contraceptive choices you can contact one of the services below to discuss your options:
- GP practices offering LARC (please note not all practices in Bury can provide LARC methods)
- Pharmacies in Bury offering the contraceptive pill without a prescription (enter your postcode and it will show you the nearest pharmacies to your address)- https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/
- Information pages on the HCRG website- https://digital.thesexualhealthhub.co.uk/contraception