Contraception

By Dr Rhianydd McGlone, Langley House GP and College Registered Trainer for the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health 

By Dr Rhianydd McGlone, Langley House GP and College Registered Trainer for the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health 

Langley House Surgery provides a range of free and confidential contraceptive services. 

To access help with contraception, please contact our reception team on 01243 782266. You may be asked to complete a questionnaire via text message. This questionnaire enables us to gather information to assist with offering you the correct appointment. Once we receive your response, we will contact you to arrange your appointment. 

Contraception (including emergency contraception) can also be accessed via the local sexual health service or via your local pharmacy. 

Contraception Options

Contraceptive options can be roughly categorized as hormonal or non-hormonal, and short- or long-acting. Emergency contraception is also available.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each method, and the choice of contraception is an individual one. It may take a trial of a few different methods to find the one that suits, and the choice may change over time.

To help you decide what method of contraception is best for you, please follow the link below. Reviewing your options before your GP consultation will ensure the best use of your appointment time.

Learn more about Contraception Choices

All GPs at Langley House can provide oral or injectable contraceptives, but only some GPs are trained to provide long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) such as Intrauterine Devices or Implants. Please continue reading for advice about obtaining an Intrauterine Device or Implant at Langley House.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

It is important to note that most contraceptive devices do not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs are common and can be passed on during sex or through sexual contact. Not all STIs cause symptoms, so can be passed on without you knowing. Read more about Sexually Transmitted Infections

It is a good idea to have regular screening for sexually transmitted infection, to ensure that you are looking after your own health and reducing the likelihood of passing an STI to other people.

Screening for sexually transmitted infection is available free via the local sexual health service. Testing is easy and can usually be done in the privacy of your own home. Learn more about online testing - Sexual Health West Sussex

Condoms help to protect against sexually transmitted infection. A free supply of condoms is available to patients between the ages of 13-24 years via the local sexual health clinic:

If you are worried that you may have symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection, you can seek help via Langley House by submitting a request or via the local sexual health clinic.

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)

Long-active reversible contraceptives (LARC) provide robust contraception with the convenience of long but reversible action. LARC methods can be hormonal or non-hormonal and can provide additional benefits of bleed control, cycle control, or protection to the lining of the womb as part of Hormone Replacement Therapy.

There are three LARC options available at Langley House: Copper Intrauterine Device (non-hormonal), Intrauterine System (hormonal) and Implant (hormonal).

If you wish to have a LARC method fitted or removed, please contact our reception team on 01243 782266. We will send you a questionnaire to better understand your request, then direct you to the right appointment. You will have the opportunity to discuss the procedure in advance if you wish to do so.

You can also access LARC methods via your local sexual health service