The process for an adult woman to get contraception is absolutely disgusting. Having had the IUD for 20 years, I switched to the contraceptive pill. But to get the prescription, I have to call a sexual health clinic every three months, the day of, wait for a telephone appointment, and then get the same prescription I had three months ago.
I can’t order it on the NHS app like any other medications. The GP requires a completely separate review if I want to get it through them, despite having been through it with the sexual health clinic. And at no point is there consideration for someone who works full time and is often in meetings (god forbid a teacher try to access this process).
I feel this process is antiquated, misogynistic, and completely illogical.
"The effort to get contraception for adult women"
About: Sidwell Street Clinic / Exeter Sexual Health Sidwell Street Clinic Exeter Sexual Health Exeter EX4 6NN
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