You will also find a list of clinic locations on the following link:
This includes details of the central clinic – Trinity Walk Clinic, Unit LG1A, Trinity Walk, Wakefield, WF1 1QS. Tel: 01924 327586.
Details of GP surgeries and clinics have also been included which have sexual health services.
Both men and women need to look after their sexual health and take time to understand the issues that surround contraception and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
For instance there are some STIs, like chlamydia, that you could be carrying without having any symptoms. This infection can affect fertility, so it’s important to make use of the sexual health services available for free on the NHS.
Useful Resources:
Sex & Young People – A comprehensive guide to the questions you may have about sex from the NHS.
Sexually Transmitted Infections – Issues, symptoms and treatments.
Sexual Health FAQs – Expert answers from a qualified Doctor.
FPA – The Sexual Health Charity – Sexual health advice and information on contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy choices, abortion and planning a pregnancy.
Contraception
There are so many different types of contraception available that you should be able to find the right method. You may have to try several different things before you choose the one you like most.
Useful Resources
NetDoctor – A Family Planning specialist writes about the different types of contraception, the benefits and pitfalls and how effective they are.
Contraception – NHS website – Information on Contraception from the NHS including why, when and how it should be used and with links to other useful resources.
Hormonal Contraception – This factsheet is for women who are taking hormonal contraceptives or who would like information about them.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection among under-25s. Often there are no symptoms, but testing and treatment are simple.
Causes and risk factors: Chlamydia is usually passed from one person to another during vaginal, oral or anal sex, or by sharing sex toys. It can live inside cells of the cervix, urethra, rectum and sometimes in the throat and eyes.
Useful Links
NHS Choices – focus on Chlamydia – Information, videos and advice from the NHS website.
Chlamydia – This factsheet is for people who have chlamydia, or who would like information about it.
These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.