Contraception

Brook Blackburn with Darwen

You can order some contraceptive methods online that get delivered in the post as an alternative to booking an appointment at the clinic.

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Order contraception online

Order the contraceptive pill

If you are 16 or over, you can order the pill online for free from SH:24 and receive it directly to your home or another location of your choice. This service is free for residents of Blackburn with Darwen.

Once an SH:24 clinician has approved your prescription, they will post your contraception out the same day (if you order before 2pm), or the next working day (if you order after 2pm). They will send it in discreet packaging by 1st class Royal Mail. You will not have to be in or sign for the package – it will fit through your letter box.

The progestogen-only pill, also sometimes known as the ‘mini-pill’ or the ‘POP’, is taken daily.

Before prescribing a 3 month supply of desogestrel (84 pills), SH:24 will ask you some questions about your health, and a clinician will review your answers to ensure they prescribe safely.

You may know the progestogen-only pill as Aizea, Cerazette, Cerelle and Nacrez, but their ingredients are largely the same and they work in a very similar way.

SH:24 prescribe Desogestrel (75 micrograms) often called Feanolla, produced by Lupin UK.

Order the progestogen-only pill

The combined pill, often called just ‘the pill’ or the ‘COC’, is taken daily.

Before prescribing a 3 month supply of ethinyoestradiol, levonorgestrel (63 pills), SH:24 will ask you a number of questions including if you smoke, your blood pressure, your weight and height, and a clinician will review your answers to ensure they prescribe safely.

You may know the combined pill as Microgynon, Rigevidon, Yasmin and Loestrin 30, but their ingredients are largely the same and they work in a very similar way.

SH:24 prescribe Levonorgestrel / Ethinylestradiol (150 micrograms / 30 micrograms) often called Levest, produced by Morningside Pharmaceuticals.

Order the combined pill online

Order oral contraceptive pills

Order the ring, patch or self-injectable

If you are 16 or over and live in Blackburn with Darwen you can can order an extended range of contraception options from SH:24, including the ring, patch and self-injectable.

The vaginal ring

Small, soft plastic ring that you place inside your vagina. It releases the hormones oestrogen and progestogen.

Order the vaginal ring

The contraceptive patch

Small, sticky patch that sticks to your skin and releases oestrogen and progestogen which are absorbed through the skin.

Order the patch

The Sayana Press self-injectable

If you have used Sayana Press before and have been shown how to use it at a consultation in a clinic, you can order these injections to use at home.

Order Sayana Press self-injectables

Coils and implants

If you are thinking of starting to use the copper coil, hormonal coil or implant, or need help with your existing long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), phone the clinic on 01254268700 to book an appointment.

Our helpful staff will be able to provide you with detailed information about each of the methods and can book you in for fittings and removals.

Cervical screening

If you have received a letter inviting you to book your cervical screening with your GP, you can get your screening done at our clinic at the same time as your contraception appointment, book your cervical screening by phoning the service on 01254 268 700

More about cervical screening

Morning after pill

If you’re looking for the morning after pill or emergency contraception read our webpage to find out where and how to get it.

Where to get emergency contraception

Unsure which method is right for you?

If you’re unsure which contraceptive method to choose, you can use our handy contraception tool which will ask you a few questions about your needs and preferences and show you methods that might be good for you.

If you want to talk through your options in clinic, please phone the clinic to book an appointment 01254 268700.

Find the best contraception for you

Free condom scheme

The free condom scheme gives you access to free condoms, internal condoms (femidoms) and lube from a number of outlets. This is free for anyone living in Blackburn with Darwen. You can still access free condoms and lube from any Brook clinic, as well as some GP surgeries and pharmacies. You can also purchase them in pharmacies, supermarkets and online for as little as 99p.

More about free condoms