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If you live in Calderdale you can access home testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea for free by filling out a simple form, and a kit will be posted out to your home address.
Contraception information - Weight Loss Jabs
People are being warned that taking weight loss jabs can interfere with some contraceptive methods and increase the liklihood of unexpected pregnancy,…
Oral Contraception
Oral contraceptives are more commonly just called ‘The Pill’. They are a small tablet you swallow to try to prevent pregnancy. The main way oral contraception works is by…
Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception can be given following a burst condoms, missed pills or pills taken late or after unprotected sex. It will help and reduces the chances of…
Introduction
We take our duty to protect personal information and confidentiality very seriously and we are committed to comply with all relevant legislation and to take all reasonable measures to…
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. Once a cookie is saved on your computer, only the website that created the cookie can…
This website was last tested on 15th January 2026 by The Health Informatics Service Web Department to WCAG 2.2 AA standard. They used the following approach when deciding on a sample of pages…
Accessibility statement for Sexual Health's website
This accessibility statement applies to sexualhealth.cht.nhs.uk only. It does not refer to any other services on the nhs.uk…
Epididymo-orchitis
This is pain and swelling of the scrotum (sac round balls). It is usually caused by an infection in the epididymis, testicle or tubes.
What might I notice?
Pain, redness or…
