Young Adults

Confidentiality

As a practice we recognize that the needs of teenagers and young adults may differ from older patients. We are always approachable and you can be sure that anything you discuss with us is absolutely confidential and will not be discussed with anyone else without your permission whatever your age. Even the fact that you have made an appointment will not be revealed by anyone.

"Morning" After Pill

If you have had unprotected intercourse then please see the doctor or nurse early, the morning after pill can be taken up to 72 hours after sex and is very effective in preventing pregnancy. Please don't leave it to chance! We will always be able to see you if we know it's for the morning after pill, so please let us know if your need is urgent. In suitable patients a coil can be fitted up to day 19 of the cycle after unprotected sex.

You can also obtain free emergency contraception from:-

"The Space" on the Spot, 3.30pm to 6pm Monday and Thursday, 5-7pm Tuesday, 11-2 pm Sat. Tel 364445.
Walkin Centre (Back of Derbyshire Royal Infirmary), 9.30-11.30am Monday, 2pm-7.45pm Tuesday, 6pm-8pm Wednesday or Thursday 9.15am-11.15am. Tel 224700 or 224710.

You can also obtain the morning after pill without prescription from the following pharmacies, but phone first to check a pharmacist is present who is trained to dispense.

"Allestree" in Allestree, Tel 557330
"Boots" St Marks Rd, Tel 674187
"Boots" in Eagle Centre, Tel 345886
"Boots" near Debenhams, Tel 347295
"Derwent" on North Street, Tel 346949
"lloyds" on Burton Rd, Tel 342597
"Manor" St Peter's St Derby, Tel 347926
"Markeaton" Kedleston Rd, Tel 344049
"Rowland & Co" Friargate, Tel 738445
"Superdrug" The Corn Market, Tel 207376
"Wilsons" in Borrowash, Tel 674140
"Wilsons" in Oakwood, Tel 666719
"Wilsons" on North St, Tel 346949
"Valley" in Spondon, Tel 663046

You can learn more about the morning after pill at http://www.levonelle.co.uk

Sex

You can discuss any sexual problem with either a nurse or doctor, we are happy to give guidance about safe-sex, diet, exercise, drugs, alcohol and can arrange for referral onto other health professionals if necessary. The nurses can offer slightly longer appointments than the doctor so you may have more time to discuss your concerns. You will be invited up to the surgery aged 15-16 for your school leaving booster, by all means mention any concerns you have and the nurse can arrange to see you for a full discussion.

Contraception

We are able to help you choose the most appropriate method of contraception and there are leaflets that can be picked up from our leaflet racks that discuss various methods. Teenagers and young adults are usually at their most fertile time in their lives and should always use contraception to prevent pregnancy. Condoms are usually available free of charge in all 3 of our surgeries.If you want to bring along a friend or parent to give you confidence this is OK. You can make an appointment with a doctor or nurse, whoever you prefer.

Acne

Many of our patients may be troubled by acne, this can range from 1 or 2 zits to severe and scarring disease. Acne is recognized to interfere with relationships, lead to depression and reduce your success rate at interviews. There are many potent treatments available and the condition can almost always be helped. If you have tried simple over the counter treatments and are still troubled then make an appointment to see a doctor. Don't leave it too late until after scarring has occurred!

Sexually Transmitted Disease

If you think you have a problem then either make an appointment. We are able at present to offer full screening for ladies but not men. Alternatively attend the Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary Tel 01332 254681. If possible they prefer you to telephone for an appointment to reduce waiting time. They are open office hours Monday to Friday except Tuesday and Friday afternoons.