Emergency contraception in Northern IrelanD

At Vitalis, all of our doctors can prescribe:

1. The morning after pill

This is a pill that can be taken up to 120 hours after intercourse to prevent pregnancy

Please note : if you are in the second half of your cycle (12 days before your expected period) or if your have irregular periods or if you have had multiple episodes of unprotected intercourse you may need the copper coil inserted as you are at a much higher risk of pregnancy

2. Emergency copper coil insertion (only available on Tuesday’s). This option may be more suitable if your Body Mass Index is 30 or above or if you are at high risk of pregnancy

Process to obtain emergency contraception.

1. You do not need to come in and see us, this appointment is done by phone and you book online

2. We will discuss the best form of emergency contraception

3. If needed, we will then email you an electronic prescription

4. In some cases, we recommend that you carry out a pregnancy test  before taking the emergency pill

5. We will also discuss a prescription of contraception which can be started immediately or after 5 days depending on the morning after pill prescribed

If oral contraception is in the form of a pill you will need your blood pressure checked but that can be done in the next 4 weeks by calling into the clinic.

Levonelle: which can be taken within 3 days or 72 hours of intercoruse

You can then start the oral contraceptive pill immediately if regular contraception is required.

Ellaone: which can be taken within 5 days of intercourse.

And then you must wait 5 days before starting the oral contraceptive pill