Help! I’ve had
unprotected sex
If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or think your method of contraception has been ineffective, try not to panic!
Emergency contraception is available for such instances. These include:
• Levonelle (levonorgestrel) is one pill taken within three days (72 hours) of having unprotected sex.
• ellaOne ( ulipristal acetate) is one pill taken within 5 days (120 hours) of having unprotected sex.
• The emergency intrauterine device (copper IUD) can be fitted in your uterus up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex or within 5 days of the earliest time you could have released an egg.
Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible after the event of unprotected sex.
How to access emergency contraception:
Levonelle
You can get Levonelle free from:
North and North East Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service
General Practice (your own doctor)
Walk-in centres
Some pharmacies
Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments (you may need to call first to check) You can also buy Levonelle, it will costs about £25.
North and North East Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service
General Practice (your own doctor)
Walk-in centres
Some pharmacies
Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments (you may need to call first to check) You can also buy Levonelle, it will costs about £25.
ellaOne
You can get ellaOne free from:
North and North East Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service
General Practice (your own doctor)
Some pharmacies
Walk-in centres
Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments (you may need to call first to check)
North and North East Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service
General Practice (your own doctor)
Some pharmacies
Walk-in centres
Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments (you may need to call first to check)
Emergency IUD
You can get an emergency IUD inserted at:
North and North East Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service
General Practice (your own doctor)
North and North East Lincolnshire Sexual Health Service
General Practice (your own doctor)