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Your GP can usually test for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomonas, HIV, syphilis and hepatitis

If you have symptoms, it's usually best to attend a specialist sexual health clinic for more in-depth testing and treatment

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Evidence-based support with choosing the right contraception for you

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There are many types of contraception available and none are perfect. The Contraception Choices website provides honest information to help weigh up the pros and cons.

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Guide to different forms of contraception, and their uses outside of preventing pregnancy

Includes real users' experiences of using different methods

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NHS information on different types of contraception, how their used and their risks and benefits

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Find out about the different methods of contraception, where to get them and how well they work at preventing pregnancy.

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If you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, you can order a free, discrete home STI testing kit from the link above

This includes vaginal swabs or a urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, and a finger-prick blood test for syphilis and HIV

Not available to Greenwich residents

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Free Contraception Services - now available in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Ealing, Harrow, Hackney, City of London and Brent.

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Free Contraception Services - now available in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Ealing, Harrow, Hackney, City of London and Brent.

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Order free contraceptive pills, patches and rings as well as emergency contraception (the 'morning after' pill) online

Not available to Greenwich residents

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Free Contraception Services - now available in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Ealing, Harrow, Hackney, City of London and Brent.

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Free Contraception Services - now available in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, Ealing, Harrow, Hackney, City of London and Brent.

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Find nearby clinics and pharmacies providing contraception in South East London

Not available to residents of Greenwich or Bexley

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Connecting you with free local and online services to manage your sexual health and contraception needs.

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Find nearby clinics providing sexual health services in South East London

You can book online or walk in whether you have symptoms or not

Not available to residents of Greenwich or Bexley

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Connecting you with free local and online services to manage your sexual health and contraception needs.

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Market Street Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic (CASH)

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Market Street Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic (CASH)

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Contraception and sexual health services for residents of Greenwich and Bexley

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Search for our services using keywords or filter our services by
category or borough.

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Card scheme which allows 16-24 year olds to collect free condoms across London

Not available to Greenwich residents

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The C-Card is for young people to access FREE condoms in a variety of locations (called Outlets) across London. Once registered you can collect condoms or get advice from any Outlet displaying the Come Correct logo.

The C-Card scheme is easy, free and confidential.

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The C-Card is for young people to access FREE condoms in a variety of locations (called Outlets) across London. Once registered you can collect condoms or get advice from any Outlet displaying the Come Correct logo. The C-Card scheme is easy, free and confidential.

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Online sexual health services for Greenwich residents

Over 18s can order order a free home testing kit for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B & C

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16-21 year olds in Greenwich can order free condoms online

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Market Street Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic (CASH)

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Market Street Contraception and Sexual Health Clinic (CASH)

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Sexual health services for residents of Greenwich and Bexley

You can book online or walk in whether you have symptoms or not

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Your GP can provide information on contraception, and free prescriptions for the contraceptive pill, patch or ring, and emergency contraception

Some GPs can also provide condoms and fit implants and coils

If your GP is in Lambeth and you need more support, your GP may choose to refer you to the Lambeth Women and Girls' Health Hub

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A free tool in multiple languages which provides personalised advice on optimising your pre-pregnancy health and fertility

Free helpline for Black and Black Mixed-Heritage women and birthing people

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Your GP can order tests and and offer treatment for most period problems​

GPs may refer to a specialist if initial treatments don’t help, but waiting times can be 6 months or more​

If your GP is in Lambeth and you need more support, your GP may choose to refer you to the Lambeth Women and Girls' Health Hub

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NHS advice on causes and treatments for painful periods

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Find out about period pain, including symptoms, causes, when to see a GP, diagnosing underlying conditions, and treatment.

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Advice on what's normal, what might be abnormal and when to see a doctor

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Protecting Women from Gynaecological Cancers

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To book a coil or implant appointment, call the Greenwich Health Call Centre on 0800 068 7123 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

For Greenwich residents only

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See your GP if you’re planning a pregnancy and you're on regular medication or have any ongoing health conditions​

Click the image above to see more information about specific conditions

If your GP is in Lambeth and you need more support, your GP may choose to refer you to the Lambeth Women and Girls' Health Hub

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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If you're registered with a GP in Greenwich or Bexley, you can self-refer to the Women's and Girls' Health Hub.

Click the link above and follow these steps:

1. Click 'Register', create an account and sign in.

2. Click ‘Book appointment’, scroll down and click ‘I would like to self-refer to the Women and Girls’ Health Hub’.

3. You will be asked to answer some questions. Once you submit your answers, the hub co-ordinator will contact you within 72 working hours with either more information or your appointment details.

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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If you're registered with a GP in Greenwich or Bexley, you can self-refer to the Women's and Girls' Health Hub.

Click the link above and follow these steps:

1. Click 'Register', create an account and sign in.

2. Click ‘Book appointment’, scroll down and click ‘I would like to self-refer to the Women and Girls’ Health Hub’.

3. You will be asked to answer some questions. Once you submit your answers, the hub co-ordinator will contact you within 72 working hours with either more information or your appointment details.

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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If you're registered with a GP in Greenwich or Bexley, you can self-refer to the Women's and Girls' Health Hub.

Click the link above and follow these steps:

1. Click 'Register', create an account and sign in.

2. Click ‘Book appointment’, scroll down and click ‘I would like to self-refer to the Women and Girls’ Health Hub’.

3. You will be asked to answer some questions. Once you submit your answers, the hub co-ordinator will contact you within 72 working hours with either more information or your appointment details.

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If you’re over 45 and your periods have naturally stopped for over a year, you don’t need any tests to confirm menopause​

Your GP can prescribe hormonal and non-hormonal treatments in most cases​

If your GP is in Lambeth and you need more support, your GP may choose to refer you to the Lambeth Women and Girls' Health Hub

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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Greenwich and Bexley Women and Girls' Health Hub

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If you're registered with a GP in Greenwich or Bexley, you can self-refer to the Women's and Girls' Health Hub.

Click the link above and follow these steps:

1. Click 'Register', create an account and sign in.

2. Click ‘Book appointment’, scroll down and click ‘I would like to self-refer to the Women and Girls’ Health Hub’.

3. You will be asked to answer some questions. Once you submit your answers, the hub co-ordinator will contact you within 72 working hours with either more information or your appointment details.

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NHS advice on causes and treatments for heavy periods

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heavy periods are affecting your life

you've had heavy periods for some time

you have severe pain during your periods

you bleed between periods or after sex

you have heavy periods and other symptoms such as pain when peeing, pooing or having sex

What we mean by severe pain

Severe pain:

always there and so bad it's hard to think or talk

you cannot sleep

it's very hard to move, get out of bed, go to the bathroom, wash or dress

Moderate pain:

always there

makes it hard to concentrate or sleep

you can manage to get up, wash or dress

Mild pain:

comes and goes

is annoying but does not stop you doing daily activities

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Find out about heavy periods (called menorrhagia) and how to treat them if they are affecting your daily life.

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You can get a ‘prescription prepayment certificate’ (PPC) for most hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescriptions.

This costs £19.80, and covers you for an unlimited number of HRT prescriptions for 12 months. This is the same as the cost of 2 prescription items.

You can buy a PPC online at the link above, or in person at some pharmacies.

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Buy an NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC)

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An HRT PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS HRT prescriptions. The certificate covers many NHS HRT prescriptions for a set price of £19.80 for 12 months. We can help you check which medications are covered before you buy.

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NHS advice on common STI symptoms

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you have symptoms of an STI

a sexual partner has symptoms of an STI

you're worried after having sex without a condom

you're pregnant with symptoms of an STI

Many STIs have no symptoms at all, like HIV. The only way to know for sure is to get tested.
Find a sexual health clinic

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Read about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including possible symptoms, common types of STI and when to go to a sexual health clinic.

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In an emergency, call 999

For a non-emergency police enquiry, call 101

You don't have to report the incident to the police if you don't feel ready. The organisations below can advise you further on your options.

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Domestic violence support for women and children

Call the free, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247

Click the link above to explore the website or speak to someone via live chat, 10am-10pm, Monday to Friday

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Information for survivors of domestic abuse and for their friends and family

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I need help - information and support on domestic abuse

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Specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted

Call 020 3299 6900 for urgent advice or appointments

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Support for survivors of sexual violence

Call the free, 24-hour Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line on 0808 500 2222 or use the web chat

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NHS information about menopause symptoms and treatments, including what you can do to help

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Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can happen earlier.

It affects anyone who has periods.

Menopause can happen naturally, or for reasons such as surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) or the uterus (hysterectomy), cancer treatments like chemotherapy, or a genetic reason. Sometimes the reason is unknown.

Perimenopause is when you have symptoms of menopause but your periods have not stopped. Perimenopause ends and you reach menopause when you have not had a period for 12 months.

Menopause and perimenopause can cause symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes and irregular periods. These symptoms can start years before your periods stop and carry on afterwards.

Menopause and perimenopause symptoms can have a big impact on your life, including relationships and work.

There are things you can do to help with symptoms. There are also medicines that can replace the missing hormones and help relieve your symptoms.

Page last reviewed: 17 May 2022
Next review due: 17 May 2025

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Find out about menopause symptoms, causes and treatments, and things you can do to help.

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All GPs should be able to do the following:

Advise on contraception, and provide free prescriptions for the pill, patch or ring, and emergency contraception.

Prescribe hormonal or non-hormonal pills for heavy or painful periods.

Prescribe hormonal or non-hormonal treatment for menopause symptoms.

Test for common STIs and other causes of abnormal discharge.

Discuss how to optimise your health before getting pregnant.

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You may be able to book an appointment:

Over the phone - most practices ask patients to call at 8am to book a same-day appointment. Some also allow patients to book appointments further in advance.

Online - visit your practice's website to find out about their 'online consults' or 'e-consults'.

In person - not all practices offer this, so always call ahead before making a special journey.