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When to take a pregnancy test after having LARC removed

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) is a popular method of contraception in the UK. At some point you - or your partner - may choose to stop contraception in order to

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) – a good option?

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (otherwise known as LARC) is a type of contraception which is increasingly popular today. The more well-known types of LARC include the implant, the IUD and the

What is PrEP: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis?

In recent years, there has been a lot of research into HIV and how to prevent and potentially cure it. This has led to preventative measures like PrEP for people

World Contraception Day

Monday the 26th September is World Contraception Day! The day focuses on raising awareness about contraception – helping young people make informed and empowered choices on their sexual and reproductive

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is illegal in the UK but still happens here and across the world. It is often a traumatising experience which can leave women and girls seriously

Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Pride marches!

As a long, warm summer draws to an end and we move into September, it’s a great chance to look back on the great Pride marches across the UK this