Sexual Health Services

Unfortunately due to the need to implement operational changes the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service will be offering urgent only referrals for Contraception and Sexual Health over the next two weeks.  This situation will be reviewed on the 31st January 2021.

However, we will continue to provide a triage assessment to all patients accessing the service.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic we are able to offer an appointment only service in Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan, Brynmawr Health Centre, Oldway House Bargoed, Cwmbran Town Centre clinic and The Cordell Centre, Royal Gwent Hospital. 

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PLEASE NOTE - SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
 
Friday 25th December 2020
Monday 28th December 2020
Friday 1st January 2021

 

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For Contraception and Sexual Health issues

All clients are asked to telephone 01633 431709

 

Call Monday- Friday,  9am-12pm and 1-3pm to book a telephone discussion about your health needs.

A clinic appointment will then be made for you to either collect medication or to be seen by clinical staff.

There will be appointments available in 5 hubs:

- Bargoed Health Centre   

- Brynmawr

- Cwmbran Health Centre

- Cordell Centre, Newport

- Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

(please see more information in the menu below)

 

If you require a sexual health screen and do not have symptoms, you can have a free home test by visiting Frisky Wales.

What services are available?

  • Starting or repeat prescription of contraceptive pills
  • Starting or repeat prescription of the contraceptive injection
  • Assessing and managing coil and implant problems.
  • Assessing and managing current contraception problems.
  • Emergency contraception
  • Diagnosis and treatment of the majority of sexually transmitted infections
     in people with symptoms.
  • Investigation and treatment of sudden onset pelvic and testicular pain
  • Investigation and treatment of genital ulcers
  • Sexual Assault Care
  • Abortion care
  • HIV care

What about my coil or implant – they have run out?

  • The Jaydess hormonal coil will not work for contraception beyond 3 years. The 5 year Mirena/Levosert hormonal coil (IUS) will work for contraception up to 6 years
  • The 10 year copper coil (IUD) will work for contraception up to 12 years
  • The progesterone only Implant will work for contraception up to 4 years
  • These recommendations are evidenced based, however if you would like to rely on another form of contraception until you have them changed, we can offer you a contraceptive pill.

  • Routine insertion and removal of implants and coils is NOT currently available however please ring the above number to be assessed and placed on our waiting list

If you would like information on contraception options please visit this excellent website: