To prevent unplanned pregnancy, emergency contraception is available free of charge without a prescription. You can get it from most pharmacies, your GP or Sandyford.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites that can be passed from one person to another during sex or intimate contact. STIs can be passed between sexual partners through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex - if you don’t use a condom.
The only way to know if you have an infection is to have an STI test or to know for certain that your sexual partners have no STIs. Most infections can be cured.
If you think you have been exposed to HIV you can reduce your risk of becoming infected by taking post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) which is a short course of medication.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, Archway Glasgow is here to help you. Find out what support you can receive and what will happen at our service.
Information on Emergency Contraception, STI Testing and PEP are available in a variety of Community Languages.
