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J R Willcox1, M Huengsberg, Phillip Kell
1Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Level 5, Derriford Hospital, Devon PL6 8DH, UK. Jeremy.Willcox@phnt.swest.nhs.uk
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to assess current and future contraceptive provision in genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics in the United Kingdom. Questionnaires were sent to 18 British Co-Operative Clinical Group regional representatives for distribution to clinical leads. Of 185 clinics, 124 (67%) responded. All clinics provided condoms, 116 (94%) the 'morning after' pill and 31 (25%) would fit an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) for emergency contraception. Twenty-three (18.5%) regarded their clinic as already providing a comprehensive service and most of these could provide a wide range of contraceptive methods. Of all clinics, which included eight (34%) clinics already providing a comprehensive service, 69 (56%) anticipated developing their contraceptive provision within the next five years. In conclusion, contraceptive provision varies between clinics. A reduction in unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) would most likely be achieved if clinics expanded their provision of contraceptive services.
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