ISCA Medical Practice

Contraception

Contraception

All the doctors at ISCA are able to discuss and prescribe contraception. Dr Shellock fits Nexplanon (known as Contraceptive Implants) and coils are fitted at The Family Planning clinic.

All Doctors in ISCA are able to prescribe contraceptive pills, carry out pill checks and discuss contraception. Our nurses can give The Depo (injectable) contraception every 12 weeks when due.

If you would like a vasectomy or sterilisation all doctors are able to refer you to the appropriate specialist.

More information on contraceptive choices.

If you need a repeat prescription for the pill please fill in this form and you may not need to see a doctor or nurse

Contraceptive implants

The Contraceptive Implant (also known as an Implanon or Nexplanon) is an excellent long term reversible contraception.

Drs Shellock and Davidson both are able to fit (and remove) them in surgery.

Click here for more information.

Although the Doctors at ISCA do supply contraception, some women prefer to attend the Family Planning Centre for contraception. The Genital Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinic is also in the same building in Sidwell Street. GUM Clinics diagnose, manage, treat and screen for sexually transmitted diseases.

Coils

Contraceptive coils offer an excellent long term reversible contraception.

Dr Davidson is able to fit them in surgery. For more details, please click here.

Family Planning Centre

Although the Doctors at ISCA do supply contraception, some women prefer to attend the Family Planning Centre for contraception. The Genital Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinic is also in the same building in Sidwell Street. GUM Clinics diagnose, manage, treat and screen for sexually transmitted diseases.

Click here for more details.

Marie Stopes UK

Devon CCG have supported, with funding, the provision of additional contraception options for women accessing a termination of pregnancy with Marie Stopes UK.

Women can self-refer without needing to take up a GP appointment, by contacting Marie Stopes UK’s confidential helpline One Call (0345 300 8090) which is free to call and operates day and night 7 days a week, offering women appointments, advice and unlimited counselling with independent counsellors registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

 

 

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 20th July, 2022