Contraception Clinic
At the Contraception Clinic we want to maintain and promote your sexual health. Our services are provided for both adolescents and adults.
Content of Contraception Clinic
At the Contraception Clinic, we will help you to find the most suitable method of birth control for you. We will help you to start using the method of contraception and carry out follow-up checks. In addition, you can get advice and help with any problems related to prevention.
For contraceptive counselling, students should turn primarily to the school nurse or to the Contraception Clinic. Secondary school pupils (such as high schools and vocational schools) have access to Contraception Clinic or student healthcare services, while polytechnic and university students turn primarily to the Student Health Service (FSHS).
Children have the right to participate in decision-making concerning the management of their affairs in accordance with their level of development.
Self-care programs can help you improve your well-being when you are concerned about your mental health or have mild symptoms.
The Wellbeing Guide provides information on sexual health, sexuality, and sexual rights. Take a look at the Wellbeing Guide!
Healthcare services must always seek the opinion of minors and young people regarding their treatment, whenever this is possible given their age and level of development.
If you wish, you can read more about this topic via the link below:
Free contraception for young people under the age of 25
All young people living in Ostrobothnia and under the age of 25 are entitled to free contraception.
The aim is to arrange comprehensive contraception services that include counselling to promote sexual health and wellbeing as well as the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, ie. venereal diseases, and unwanted pregnancies.
Get in touch with your own municipality’s contraception counselling service. Contact details are found further down.
Students should contact the Finnish Student Health Service via their own web site and receive instructions from there regarding free contraception.
Free contraception includes all contraceptives such as intrauterine devices (IUD), contraceptive capsules, patches and rings, birth control pills, condoms and oral dams. Insertion of intrauterine devices and implants is made at the Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia’s units.
Vending machines for pick-up of free contraceptives
In the Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia, there are two vending machines where you can collect your free contraceptives, such as pills, patches, rings, and condoms. The machines are located in Vaasa and Jakobstad.
How to book a time for collecting free contraceptives:
- Book an appointment for collection via the Citizens’ Healthcare Service (choose: distribution of free contraceptives)
- Chat with the contraception and sexual health counseling service, Monday–Thursday at 12:00–14:30. If the chat is closed, you can fill in a contact form, which is available 24/7
- Call us during phone hours, Monday–Friday at 9:30–11:00, phone number +358 6 218 1412
The vending machine in Vaasa is located at Hemstrand’s Prisma, Jukolavägen 1, in the parking garage opposite the elevators. Pick-up hours: 07:00–23:00. Preferably collect your items on the same day the machine is restocked.
The vending machine in Jakobstad is located at K-Citymarket, Skolgatan 6, in the lobby near the entrance from the parking area. Pick-up hours: 07:00–22:00. Preferably collect your items on the same day the machine is restocked.
The vending machines are restocked on weekdays around 16:00. You will receive a text message with information about where to collect your contraceptives. The message will include a code and a QR code; you can use the code to open the machine. Please note that you do not collect your contraceptives from the contraception counseling service.
Sexual counselling
Sexual counselling is for residents of all ages, both in relationships and singles, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Sexuality is a particularly private and intimate area of life and therefore it is generally considered very difficult to talk about issues related to it. Sexuality is a part of life, humanity, gender identity, as well as self and body image. Every human being is sexual and every human sexuality is unique. Events in childhood and adolescence, culture, relationship problems, beliefs and misunderstandings, as well as illnesses, ailments and their treatment can affect sexual health and wellbeing.
At the clinic, you are allowed to raise all matters related to sexuality in confidence. We deal with issues that you wish to raise as the client. Talking together aims to create a positive relationship with yourself and your own sexuality as well as your potential relationship.
Contact information further below. When in need of sexual counselling please contact your local Family Planning Clinic.
• sexual dysfunction, such as arousal and orgasm disorders
• sexual reluctance or different desires in the relationship
• intercourse pains
• sensitive ejaculation
• erectile dysfunction
• intimacy-related anxiety or performance pressures
• difficulties accepting your body
• issues relating to your own sexual and gender identity
• problems related to aging
• sexual trauma
• relationship problems
• sexual issues related to illness or surgery
• fears associated with gynaecological examinations
• sexuality and relationship issues during pregnancy or after childbirth
Infertility
If pregnancy has not started after a year of regular trying, it may be appropriate to seek infertility tests. In the Contraception Clinic, we carry out preliminary surveys and examinations as well as give you referrals for further examinations.
Abortion
If the pregnancy is unwanted and you consider an abortion you can contact the Gynaecological Outpatient Clinic directly. You don´t need a referral from the Health Centre any more since the legislation on abortion changed 1.9.2023. You can find contact information from the link below.
Cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening (HPV test) usually takes place at the Contraception Clinic. All women between the ages of 30 and 65 are invited to HPV tests every five years.
We also take HPV samples from women, who use contraception and from pregnant women until week 35 of pregnancy.
You will receive an invitation letter to HPV test by post or to your OmaPosti mailbox. In the invitation letter, you will receive additional information and a preliminary information form for the sampling. Appointment booking via Fimlab:
You can find more information about cervical cancer screening here:
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Payment for non-cancelled or late cancelled booking
You must cancel your appointment no later than the previous working day. For late cancellations or no-show appointments, we withhold the right to charge a fee according to our current pricing policy. The fee is charged to everyone over the age of 18. No fee is charged, if there is a valid reason for not cancelling the appointment, such as a medical certificate.
Please cancel your appointment primarily by calling during telephone hours. At the maternity clinic, you can also send an electronic message to your own maternity nurse.
If necessary, you may also cancel your appointment by text message to the number 040‑671 8134. The message must include the client’s name, municipality, date of birth, and the appointment to be cancelled. If you do not receive a reply to your message during the same day, your cancellation message has not been received.
Hearing‑impaired clients may also contact the Ostrobothnia maternity and family planning clinic via this phone number by sending a text message requesting a call-back. The request must include the client’s name, municipality, and the reason for contact.
Northern area
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Central area
Please note that the Vöyri Clinic has reception in Oravais.
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Entrance from the pond side (Map)
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Southern area
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Mothers living in Kaskinen receives services at Närpiö Maternity Clinic.