If you have had sex without using contraception, or if your contraception failed, you or your partner can use emergency contraception. If you act quickly, emergency contraception will usually prevent pregnancy. Pills need to be taken within 72 hours. This scheme is available free to all young women over the age of 13.
IUCD's (Coils) can also be used for emergency contraception. They can be used up to five days after unprotected sex (and sometimes even longer). Contact a Family Planning Clinic (01294 323228) or your GP for advice.
Women can get emergency contraception pills free from:
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your GP
- any family planning clinic
- any young person's clinic
- most sexual health clinics
- Ayr hospital accident and emergency department
- most pharmacies
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out of hours the emergency doctor service (ADOC) phone first
by dialling NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24.
All the advice and treatment you receive is confidential - wherever you receive it