Recent national guidance has changed for some types of contraception. Here’s what you need to know:

💉 Depo Provera

Depo Provera is not advised if you have two or more of the following risk factors:

• Smoking

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Obesity

• High cholesterol

💊 Combined Contraception (pill, patch, ring)

Combined contraception is not advised if a close family member (parent, sibling, or child) has ever had a blood clot in the leg or lung.

This will be reviewed at your next routine annual contraception review.

If you feel you are overdue an annual contraception review or feel you may have a family history as mentioned above, please book an appointment to discuss your contraception with a GP or ANP.

Do not stop your contraception without medical advice.