Private Sexual Health

Private Sexual Health

Period Delay

If you’re looking to skip your period for an upcoming event or holiday, we can prescribe tablets that help with period delay. These tablets contain a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone, which naturally decreases to trigger a period each month. By maintaining higher levels of progesterone, you can delay your period for up to 17 days.

If this treatment is suitable for you, we can provide the tablets without the need for an appointment. Postpone your period, not your plans.

If we’re unable to assist, there’s no charge.

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Morning after pill

If you've had unprotected sex and want to prevent pregnancy, emergency contraception can help. If you're unable to access it, we won't charge you.

When contraception fails, or you forget to take your usual pill, the morning-after pill can reduce your risk of an unplanned pregnancy. It’s most effective when taken as soon as possible, ideally within five days, although for some medications, this window is shorter (three days).

If this treatment is suitable for you, we can provide it quickly and discreetly.

What to do if you've missed your regular pill:

If you're unsure about how to proceed, we're here to guide you. The steps you need to follow depend on the type of pill you're using:

For the combined contraceptive pill:

If you've missed a pill, your next steps will depend on how many pills you’ve missed, when you missed them, and the type of combined pill you're using.

For those on Daylette, Eloine, Qlaira, or Zoely, please consult with your GP or sexual health clinic for specific instructions.

For the progesterone-only pill (POP or mini-pill):

Some versions have a 3-hour window, and others have a 12-hour window for effectiveness. For those on a desogestrel pill, the missed pill advice is specific to that type.

HPV Vaccine

The HPV Vaccine provides protection against several strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is linked to various cancers such as cervical cancer in women, as well as anal and penile cancers in men, and genital warts in both genders.

About the HPV vaccine

What does the recent schedule change mean? The NHS has updated its guidance on the number of HPV doses required. For those starting a new vaccination course, only 2 doses are typically needed. If you started your course before April 1st, continue with your current schedule. Your nurse can provide the best advice on the appropriate schedule for you. More details are available in our FAQs.

Who should get vaccinated? It's recommended to get the vaccine before becoming sexually active, as it offers the best protection before initial exposure to HPV. However, the vaccine still provides benefits even if you've already had sex.

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Boosters: - Currently, boosters are not recommended.

Administration: - The vaccine is given as an injection in the upper arm.

Side effects: - Some mild side effects may include dizziness, nausea, headaches, or a fever.

Age restrictions: - The HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) is suitable for children over 9 years of age, as well as men and women up to the age of 45.

Additional precautions: - To reduce the risk of HPV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), use a condom every time you have sex. Women should also attend regular cervical screening (smear tests).