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The Contraceptive Coil or IUD (Intrauterine device is a simple and effective contraceptive option for women who do not wish to get pregnant.
The Contraceptive Coil works by preventing sperm reaching the egg (ova)
The Contraceptive Coil is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that’s inserted into your womb (uterus) by a specially trained Private GP or Gynaecologist at Kingsbridge Private Hospital.
The Contraceptive Coil is a long-acting reversible contraceptive method. This means that once it's in place you don't have to think about it each day or each time you have sex. There are several types and sizes of Contraceptive Coil.
The Contraceptive Coil needs to be checked three to six weeks after it has been placed. Speak to your Doctor or Gynaecologist if you have any problems before or after this first check or if you want the Contraceptive Coil removed.
See your GP or Gynaecologist if you:
These may mean you have an infection.
Most women can use an Contraceptive Coil. This includes women who have never been pregnant and those who are HIV positive. Your doctor or nurse will ask about your medical history to check if the Contraceptive Coil is the most suitable form of contraception for you.
You should not use an IUD if you have:
You should not be fitted with the Contraceptive Coil if there's a chance that you are already pregnant or if you or your partner are at risk of catching STIs.
The Contraceptive Coil can usually be fitted four to six weeks after giving birth (vaginal or caesarean). You'll need to use alternative contraception from three weeks (21 days) after the birth until the Contraceptive Coil is fitted. In some cases, the Contraceptive Coil can be fitted within 48 hours of giving birth. The Contraceptive Coil is safe to use when you're breastfeeding and it won't affect your milk supply.
The Contraceptive Coil can be fitted straight away or within 48 hours after an abortion or miscarriage by an experienced doctor or nurse, as long as you were pregnant for less than 24 weeks. If you were pregnant for more than 24 weeks, you may have to wait a few weeks before having the Contraceptive Coil fitted.
Although the Contraceptive Coil is an effective method of contraception, there are some things to consider before having one fitted.
Advantages of the Contraceptive Coil:
Disadvantages of the Contraceptive Coil:
Patients will need an initial consultation to discuss risks and to ensure cervical screening tests (Smear Test) are up-to-date. A negative chlamydia result is also required.
You can check with your existing GP for your latest Cervical Screening (Smear Test). Patients can have a chlamydia test with their own GP before attending your appointment with us or a test can be requested at your appointment. Please be aware additional costs will apply for this test.
Patients having the Contraceptive Coil fitted should abstain from sexual intercourse for two weeks prior or use barriers, i.e. Condoms, if they are not on the Contraceptive Pill.
A pregnancy rest will also be checked at the consent stage to ensure you are not pregnant before the Contraceptive Coil is placed.
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