Contraception

Personalised, Specialist Contraception Care

Choosing the right contraception is an important part of your overall wellbeing — but many women feel rushed, unsure, or unsupported when exploring their options. At The Lodsworth Clinic, we offer calm, expert-led contraception consultations designed to give you clarity, confidence, and full control over your reproductive choices.

In partnership with Clinic51, our contraception service is delivered by Harriet Jacobs, Contraception & Women’s Health Specialist. Harriet provides thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to your body, lifestyle, and priorities, ensuring you feel informed and supported at every step.

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What We Support

Harriet can help you explore and understand a wide range of contraceptive options, including:

  • Contraceptive implant fitting & removal

  • Contraceptive coil fitting & removal

  • Combined contraceptive pill

  • Progestogen-only pill

  • Contraceptive injection

  • Emergency contraception

  • Fertility awareness & hormone-free options

  • Contraception after pregnancy or miscarriage

  • Contraception during perimenopause

  • Transitioning off hormonal contraception safely

Whether you're choosing contraception for the first time, reviewing your current method, or considering a change, you’ll receive guidance that is clear, supportive, and personalised.

When to Book a Consultation

Contraception is personal — and your care should reflect that.

You may wish to book if:

  • You’re starting contraception for the first time and want calm, expert guidance.

  • You’re experiencing side-effects or irregular bleeding with your current method.

  • You’d like to explore long-acting options such as the implant or coil.

  • You’ve recently had a baby, miscarriage, or termination and want advice on safe contraception timing.

  • You’re transitioning off hormonal contraception and want to understand your natural cycle.

  • You prefer a hormone-free or low-hormone method.

  • You want a longer, more personalised appointment with a clinician who can answer your questions in depth.

What’s Included in Your Contraception Consultation

Every contraception appointment with Harriet Jacobs includes:

  • A full, personalised consultation exploring your goals, symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle preferences.

  • Clear explanation of each suitable contraceptive method — hormonal, non-hormonal, long-acting, and short-acting.

  • Expert guidance on benefits, risks, side-effects, and practical considerations.

  • Support choosing the best option for your needs, including help transitioning between methods.

  • A personalised contraception plan with next steps and follow-up recommendations.

  • Access to additional services (such as implant or coil fitting) if clinically appropriate.

The aim is simple: to give you space, time, and expert support so you can make informed decisions about your reproductive health.

Book Your Appointment

Live availability for contraception consultations can be found below:

Appointment Cost: £150

This includes a full consultation, personalised contraception plan, and follow-up recommendations.

Fitting or removal of implants or coils are priced separately. Harriet will explain any additional costs before proceeding.

If you have any questions or would like help with booking, please contact Sarah or Emma on 07930 114668 or email hello@thelodsworthclinic.com.

FAQs

  • NHS contraception services are an excellent resource, but many women prefer private care because it offers more time to explore all suitable options, ask detailed questions, and discuss lifestyle, symptoms and long-term goals. Private consultations also allow greater continuity with the same clinician and easier booking at a time that suits you.

  • Many women choose private care because contraception can significantly impact mood, bleeding patterns, skin, energy, and overall quality of life. Having time to make an informed, personalised decision reduces the chance of choosing a method that doesn’t suit you and avoids months of discomfort or adjustment. Private care offers space, continuity and clear guidance to help you get it right from the start.

  • You’ll have a relaxed, in-depth discussion about your symptoms, cycle, past experiences, fertility plans and lifestyle. Harriet will then explain the options that match your needs — how they work, pros and cons, and what to expect physically and hormonally. The goal is a clear, confident decision without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

  • Yes — seeing us privately does not affect your access to NHS contraception. The main difference is that any treatments, prescriptions or procedures done privately must be self-funded. If you prefer, you can take your personalised plan back to your NHS provider to discuss NHS-funded options.

  • It’s more common than you might think — and it can take several months for the body to adjust to a new method. If the option isn’t quite right for you, you may experience irregular bleeding, mood changes or symptoms that take time to rebalance.
    A private consultation helps reduce the trial-and-error by taking a deeper look at your medical history, cycle pattern and personal preferences, giving you a more tailored starting point and clearer expectations from the outset.