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An implant is a small bendy tube which is placed just under the skin in your upper arm. It releases a progestogen hormone for up to three years. The main way the implant works is to stop your ovaries releasing an egg (ovulation), thickening of the cervical mucus to prevent sperm reaching an egg and thinning of the lining of the womb to prevent a fertilised egg implanting. Only a specially trained doctor or nurse can give you an implant. If your GP does not offer this method of contraception you can come to a Sandyford clinic. If you are thinking about getting an implant the doctor or nurse will consider your medical history to make sure you can have an implant. They should also tell you about any possible side effects before you have an implant. Ask the doctor or nurse any questions you have.

Erections happen when a man is sexually aroused. Erectile dysfunction is the term doctors use for problems with erections

Chlamydia (technically known as Chlamydia trachomatis) is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK (1 in 10 people aged between 16 and 25).   It is infectious and can be passed on to sexual partners. Many...

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. It is infectious and likely to be passed on to sexual partners through unprotected sexual contact. It does not always cause symptoms especially in women - but if symptoms are present,...

It is possible for men to remain fertile throughout their lives, well into their old age. Men's sperm is contained in the semen. Sperm are made in the testicles

The endometrium is the inner lining of the womb in which an embryo (fertilised egg) is implanted and grows. When no egg is fertilised, the lining breaks down and is discharged as a period. Endometriosis is a condition in which patches of endometrium occur...

A doctor will define infertility as the inability of a heterosexual couple to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that 10% to 20% of couples will be unable to conceive after 1 year of attempting...

How can I find the library when I get to the Sandyford? Go in through the main doors to the Sandyford clinic on Sandyford Place, down a short flight of stairs and turn left. There's a lift and hoist available in you need it for access. We are...

For children and young people There are lots of good sources of information for children and teenagers. You can check these out yourself, do it with your child, or help your child access them for themselves. To start with you can check out...

  Health Practitioners Books Resources aimed at people working within the health field can be found in a zoned area of the library. Members of the public are welcome to browse this area too as the majority of items here can also...

The contraceptive injection contains a progestogen hormone. This is injected into a muscle and is released very slowly into your body. It will protect you from pregnancy for 12 weeks. The main way the injection works is to stop your ovaries...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is also known as the Stein-Leventhal syndrome. It is a condition where numerous small cysts (each less than 1cm) occur in the ovaries About 25% of British women have polycystic ovaries. However, only a small number...

An IUD used to be called 'coil'. It is a small plastic and copper device that is put into the womb. It has one or two thin threads on the end, which hang through the entrance of the womb (cervix) into the top of your vagina.

An IUD is a small plastic and copper device put into your womb by a specially trained doctor or a nurse. It can be fitted up to five days (120 hours) after you have had unprotected sex. This must be left in place till after your next period....

The IUS is a small plastic device, shaped like a 'T, that is put into the womb. It slowly releases a progestogen hormone. The IUS in the UK is called Mirena. It works for up to five years and should to be fitted by a trained doctor or nurse.   The...