Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health offers a range of birth control services through our reproductive health clinics. To book an appointment or speak with a nurse, call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
Birth Control Counselling
Thinking about starting birth control or switching methods? Our nurses and doctors can help you find the option that best fits your lifestyle. Before your visit, explore different types of birth control at SexandU.ca.
Low-Cost Birth Control
If you’re under 24 and don’t have a drug plan, you may qualify for birth control at a lower cost. Call us to learn more and see if you’re eligible.
IUD Services
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting, reversible method of birth control. There are two types: hormonal and non-hormonal (copper).
We offer:
- IUD consultations
- Insertion
- Renewal
- Removal
Emergency Contraception
Missed a pill? Had unprotected sex? Condom broke?
Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy. Book an appointment or speak to one of our nurses about the best option for you.
More information is available at SexandU.ca – Stay on Schedule.
Missed a Pill?
It happens! Take your “late” pill as soon as you remember it if it has been less than 24 hours. Here is what to do if it has been 24 hours or more.
Missed one pill for 24 hours or more
|
Week |
How many pills to take |
How to protect yourself |
|---|---|---|
|
Week 1 |
Take 2 pills as soon as possible. |
Use condoms for the next 7 days. Take the emergency contraceptive pill (Plan B) if you’ve had unprotected sex in the last five days or if you have unprotected sex in the next 7 days. You are not protected from pregnancy until you take your birth control every day for 7 days. |
|
Week 2 or 3 |
Take 2 pills as soon as possible. Finish your package. |
No extra protection or emergency contraception needed. |
|
Week 4 |
None. Start your next package on time. |
No extra protection needed. These pills are inactive. |
Missed more than one pill
- Take two pills as soon as possible and continue taking your pills as usual.
- Use condoms for the next seven days.
- Take the emergency contraceptive pill (Plan B) if you’ve had unprotected sex in the last five days.
- If you have unprotected sex in the seven days after you miss pills, take the emergency contraceptive pill (Plan B).
If you still need help or have questions, call us at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 or visit SexandU.ca – Stay on Schedule.
Re-order your birth control
Need a new prescription or renewal? Call to book an appointment.
Contact Us
Call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 for more information or to book any of our birth control services.