Hormones 2016

Condoms
This is because they can damage the condom and make it more likely to
split (NHS, 2015e).
If a condom splits or comes off?
If the condom splits or comes off, you can use emergency contraception to
help prevent pregnancy. This is for emergencies only and shouldn’t be used
as a regular form of contraception.
Depending on the type of pill, you need to take the emergency contraceptive
pill up to 72 hours or up to 120 hours (five days) after unprotected sex. The
intrauterine device (IUD) can be used as emergency contraception up to five
days after sex.
If you have been at risk of pregnancy, you have also been at risk of STI’s.
You should have a check-up at -
• a GP surgery,
• a contraception clinic,
• a sexual health clinic or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic,
• a young person’s clinic (NHS, 2015e).
Risks
For most people, there are no serious risks associated with using condoms,
although some people are allergic to latex condoms. You can get condoms
that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction (NHS, 2015e).
Where to get condoms
Everyone can get condoms for free, even if they are under 16. They are
available from -
• contraception clinics,
• sexual health or GUM (genitourinary medicine) clinics,
• some GP surgeries,
• some young people’s services.
You can also buy condoms from -
• pharmacies,
• supermarkets,
• websites,
• mail-order catalogues,
• vending machines in some public toilets,
• some petrol stations.
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