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Welcome to the Suffolk Sexual Health newsletter!

We hope you are well and looking forward to getting into the festive spirit. Did you know that within the UK, September is the most common month for somebody to

Can Contraception Help With Things Other Than Pregnancy?

When most people think about contraception, preventing pregnancy is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that many types of contraception can also help with

What Happens If I Miss One Pill? Or Two? Or a Whole Pack?

Life happens. Alarms get ignored. Packs get left at home. And suddenly you’re staring at your pill strip thinking, “Wait… did I take that yesterday?” First things first: missing a

Can You Catch the Same STI Twice?

Short answer: yes, you absolutely can and it happens more often than people realise. A lot of people think that once you’ve had an STI and been treated, you’re “immune”

Sex, Safety and Being Yourself: Let’s Talk About It

Talking about sex, relationships and identity can feel awkward but it really shouldn’t. Whether you’re just starting to figure things out, in a relationship, or just curious, you deserve honest

Provide Community’s statement on providing healthcare to asylum seekers and refugees

At Provide Community our core mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to all members of our community. For many years, we have been providing healthcare services to

 

 

Contraceptive Implant Protection Extended to 5 Years 

The College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (CoSRH) has announced the extension of use of the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon®) to 5 years in the UK.

Available evidence supports use of the etonogestrel implant for up to 5 years, with maintained contraceptive effectiveness and no new safety concerns identified.