If you are unsure what contraceptive method you would like, please click here for an overview of the methods available.
If you are under 18, we have a dedicated drop-in clinic where all contraception methods are available:
Tuesdays 2 pm – 5 pm in ground floor Department of Sexual Health, Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0SZ
Thursdays 3 pm – 5 pm in Broad Street Clinic, Barry, CF62 7AL
| Contraceptive pill |
The contraceptive pill is available for free in some community pharmacies. You can see if your local pharmacy provides a contraception service by clicking here. Alternatively, we provide the contraceptive pill (for repeat prescriptions only) in our drop-in clinics on: Weekdays between 8:30am - 9:00am |
| Contraceptive patch or ring* |
Please call us on 02921 835208 Monday to Friday during our opening hours. We welcome phone calls in Welsh and in English. |
| Contraceptive injection (depo provera / sayana press) |
We provide contraceptive injections in our drop-in clinics on: Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm in The Department of Sexual Health on the 1st floor reception Thursdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Broad Street Clinic, Barry |
| Contraceptive implant or intra-uterine contraception (IUC) * |
Please call us on 02921 835208 Monday to Friday during our opening hours. Please note that we have both male and female clinicians trained in contraceptive procedures. |
| Condoms |
Please drop into The Department of Sexual Health in Cardiff Royal Infirmary within our opening hours. |
| Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs) |
Fertility UK provides some detailed information on FAMs including downloadable charts. Please note we do not support this method and it is strongly advised to consult with an experienced practitioner if you wish to use FAMs alone as your contraceptive method. |
| Diaphragm (Caya) | Please call us on 02921 835208 Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm We welcome phone calls in Welsh and in English. |
* Please note you may be added to a waiting list for an appointment with a clinician due to demand. Please ask the receptionist for current wait times as waiting times can vary.
| Monday | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 12:00 pm (for emergency contraception, you can call us up to 3:00 pm) |
| Thursday | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (for emergency contraception, you can call us up to 3:00 pm) |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |