We hold a family planning clinic at the practice.
We provide advice on contraception including coil fitting and provision of free condoms.
Contraceptive Coils and Implants (Known as LARCs – Long Active Reversible Contraception).
Hormone coil / Copper coil removal
- Your coil can be removed at any time in your cycle
- Ensure that you have not had unprotected sexual intercourse for the 7 days before your appointment.
If you wish to start alternative contraception please start this before your coil is removed.
- For the combined pill, patch, ring, IUS or injection please start at least 7 days before you have your coil removed.
- For the progesterone only pill, please start this at least 48 hours before you have your coil removed.
Please note…..
- If you are planning on getting pregnant, please refer to the following links: Getting Pregnant,
- Sometimes there may be a reason why your coil cannot be removed at your scheduled appointment. If this is the case, the clinician will explain the reasons to you and book you a further appointment.
- Lost threads: if you have had a failed device removal with your doctor or specialist nurse because of ‘lost threads’ we will not be able to remove your coil in our service. Your GP will need to organise an ultrasound scan to confirm position of your coil and refer to gynaecology.
- If you wish to have ongoing contraception or if you have any pain or symptoms- please ensure you mention this when booking the removal appointment, as this will require a telephone consultation first.
