Contraception and Sexual Health Clinics PATIENTS INFORMATION LEAFLET

Monday Thursday
St Ann’s Sexual Health Centre St Ann’s Sexual Health Centre
Walk-in 8.45am Walk-in 8.45am
Appointments 9am-4pm Appointments 9am– 4pm

Lordship Lane Health Centre Lordship Lane Health Centre

Walk-in 12pm – 7pm Walk-in 12pm - 3pm
4YP+ Clinic- for women under 25’s
Tuesday Walk-in 4pm -7pm
St Ann’s Sexual Health entre
Walk-in 8.45am Friday
Appointments 9am-12pm St Ann’s Sexual Health Centre
Intra-uterine Device: IUD
Walk-in 8.45am
4YP Clinic St Ann’s – under 25’s Appointments 9am– 4pm Copper IUD
Walk-in 4pm -7pm
Hornsey Central Health Centre
Lordship Lane Health Centre Walk-in 12pm – 7pm Mirena
Walk-in 9am –12pm
Saturday
Wednesday Lordship Lane Health Centre Jaydess
St Ann’s Sexual Health Centre Walk-in 9am – 12pm
Walk-in 11.45am
Appointments 4pm–7pm Call help line to book an appointment:
Tel: 0208 442 6536
Mon - Fri 9.30am-4.30pm
Tynemouth Road Health Centre St Ann’s Sexual Health Centre
Walk-in 12pm -7pm St Ann’s Hospital
St Ann’s Road London N15 3TH
Tel: 0208 442 6536 or visit
www.shharingey.co.uk

Before IUD (Coil) insertion
• Have a snack or meal before you come
and bring something sugary to eat or
drink for after the procedure
• You may find it helpful to take some pain
relief 1 hour before your appointment
(400mg Ibuprofen or 1g Paracetamol)
• Try to come without children
• If you do not speak English bring
someone who speaks English or please
let us know so we can arrange a
translator
• It is important that you have not had any
unprotected sex since your last period
(unless you need emergency
contraception). Discuss with the Nurse or
Doctor.
What to expect afterwards Checking your threads
• It is common to have stomach or pelvic
pain following insertion of your device. Gently put your finger inside your vagina
This may come and go over a few days. Feel for your cervix (which feels firm, like the
Take pain relief as needed. end of your nose)
Gently roll your finger over your cervix and
• If you experience severe pain, or pain you should feel your threads
that does not get better with pain relief If you cannot feel your threads it may have
you should seek medical advice. fallen out
Please abstain from sexual intercourse or use
• If you use tampons or Mooncup ® you condoms and make an appointment to see
should change them with care your Doctor or attend the Contraception Clinic
to have the device checked
• Change in bleeding pattern occurs
frequently after your device insertion.
This should settle after 3-6 months
.
• If you think you may have an infection
please see your doctor as soon as
possible. Symptoms of an infection may
include:
• Persistent or worsening lower We do not arrange any formal follow up
abdominal pain but if you have any concerns regarding
• Abnormal vaginal discharge your IUD please visit any of our clinics.
• A shivering attack or fever You do not need an appointment
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• You will be advised at your appointment
when next it is safe to have unprotected
sex.