Contraception
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Don't leave things to chance. The UK has the highest unplanned pregnancy rate in Europe, especially in teenagers.
We would advise that whatever method of contraception you use it is always a good idea to use condoms as well.
Have you thought about the Long acting methods of contraception or LARCS? These are extremely effective methods, which reduce the risk and worry of missed pills. Please visit the link below.
http://www.fpa.org.uk/Information/Readourinformationbooklets/larcs
Helpful Information
Follow the links below for more information.
Antibiotics and the pill
Many antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the combined oral contraceptive pill.
You are advised to use additional methods of contraception (either use a condom or avoid having sex) whilst taking the antibiotic and for seven days after stopping.
If these seven days run beyond the end of a packet the next packet should be started immediately without a break.
If the antibiotic course lasts for longer than three weeks additional methods of contraception become unnecessary after 3 weeks.
If you take biphasic or triphasic pills please ask for advice (e.g. Binovum, Trinovum, Logynon, Trinordiol)