Emergency Hormonal Contraception and Period Delay Services
Welcome to Quadrant Pharmacy in St Albans, your trusted destination for accessible and discreet Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) and Period Delay services. We understand that unplanned situations can arise, and your peace of mind is essential. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is here to provide you with safe and confidential access to emergency contraception in St Albans.
Book here for a Emergency Hormonal Contraception Appointment with our pharmacist
If no appointment is readily available via the booking platform today, please do contact the pharmacy or come in, and one of our pharmacists will still see you.
Emergency contraception is a tablet women take to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, including contraceptive failures like a condom slipping off.
How Does Emergency Contraception Work?
Emergency Hormonal Contraception delays egg release during your menstrual cycle’s ovulation phase. Rising luteinising hormone (LH) levels trigger ovulation. Higher LH levels reduce the morning-after pill’s effectiveness. Hence, take the emergency contraceptive pill immediately after unprotected sex for optimal efficacy.
You can choose between two types of emergency contraception in St Albans: ellaOne and Levonelle (Levonorgestrel).
Levonorgestrel is less effective as LH levels rise, while ellaOne remains effective later in the menstrual cycle. Both must be taken promptly after sexual intercourse, preferably on the same day.
Our Pharmacists offer a confidential service and if eligible the service and treatment will be provided free on the NHS.
What Are the Side Effects of Emergency Contraception?
Common side effects include irregular bleeding, nausea, headaches, and abdominal or period pain.
Can Men Purchase Emergency Contraception?
No, it’s exclusively for women. It is important that the patient themselves comes for the consultation. The consultation should take place at the earliest opportunity after unprotected sex.
Can Emergency Contraception Protect Against STIs?
No, it prevents pregnancy but not sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or diseases (STDs) like chlamydia, genital warts, or HIV. Practice safe sex by wearing a condom during intercourse to prevent STIs.
What Is Unprotected Sex and Safe Sex?
Unprotected sex, which includes contraception lapses or failures like missed pills or improper condom use, risks pregnancy. Not all contraceptives prevent diseases, so practice safe sex to avoid infections.
Safe sex involves using condoms to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and infections while avoiding unwanted pregnancy. Always use a condom, even with other birth control methods.
Contact Us
Get in touch with your friendly team at Quadrant Pharmacy today, to discuss emergency contraception in St Albans.
Book here for a Emergency Hormonal Contraception Appointment with our pharmacist
Period Delay Treatment
Don’t let your period get in the way of your big event or holiday! Quadrant Pharmacy offers a convenient solution that helps maintain your hormone levels to delay your period for up to 14 days. This means you can temporarily skip your period safely, and your period should typically return within 2-3 days of stopping the medication.
If this treatment is right for you, we can provide the medication easily, without the need to see a GP or nurse. A short, confidential consultation with our pharmacist will ensure the treatment is safe and suitable for you. You must be 16 years or older to use this service. Please note: This is not a contraceptive pill. Speak to our team or book one of our Contraception Service appointments, if you need more information on contraception.
Book here for a Period Delay Appointment with our pharmacist