Devon Sexual Health – Barnstaple
posted by: Devon Sexual Health
Services available
- Contraception
- Emergency contraception
- Pregnancy testing and advice about unplanned pregnancy
- HIV Testing
- Care for people diagnosed and living with HIV
- STI testing and treatment of all STIs
- PEP emergency anti-HIV medication if you have been exposed to HIV
- Safer sex advice, help with partner notification and other sexual health problems
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- Does contraception affect fertility?
- The “male contraceptive”
- Updated blood pressure readings if you are taking combined hormonal contraception
- Does it hurt to have an IUC (coil) fitted?
- Does using contraception make you put on weight?
- Emergency contraception
- Using a moon cup? Read this if you also have a coil in place..
- Want to join the team?
- Using a reliable method of contraception.

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