At College Green Medical Practice, we offer Umbrella sexual health services to support your contraceptive and reproductive health needs. Our experienced team provides professional and confidential care, including fitting, removal, and replacement of coils (IUDs) and contraceptive implants. These long-acting contraceptive methods are safe, effective, and tailored to suit your preferences.
Our Contraceptive Services
We provide:
- Coil Fitting
- Coil Removal
- Coil Replacement
- Implant Fitting
- Implant Removal
- Implant Replacement
Understanding Your Options
Copper Coil (IUD)
The copper intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped plastic device containing copper. Inserted into the womb by a trained doctor or nurse, it prevents pregnancy by:
- Disabling sperm, preventing fertilisation.
- Stopping a fertilised egg from implanting in the womb.
Key facts about the copper IUD:
- Hormone-free contraception.
- Over 99% effective.
- Lasts 5–10 years, depending on the type.
For more information, visit the NHS website.
Contraceptive Implant
The contraceptive implant is a small, flexible plastic rod (40mm long) inserted under the skin of your upper arm by a trained doctor or nurse. It prevents pregnancy by:
- Stopping ovulation.
- Thickening cervical mucus to block sperm.
- Thinning the womb lining to prevent egg implantation.
Key facts about the implant:
- Contains the hormone progestogen.
- Over 99% effective.
- Lasts up to 3 years.
For more information, visit the NHS website.
Intrauterine system (IUS)
The IUS is a small, T-shaped plastic device, which contains the hormone progestogen. The device is put into the womb through the vagina by a specially trained doctor or nurse.
The IUS is different to the copper bearing intrauterine device (Cu-IUD, or coil). The IUS contains hormones; the Cu-IUD does not.
It works by thickening the mucus around the cervix, which makes it harder for sperm to get through, and making the lining of the womb thinner so that a fertilised egg cannot implant.
For detailed information on intrauterine systems, please see the NHS website.
IUS (intrauterine system) coil (NHS)
Contraceptive injection
What is it?
The contraceptive injection is an injection containing the hormone progestogen.
There are three types of injectable contraceptives:
- Depo-Provera, which lasts for 12 weeks
- Sayana Press, which lasts for 13 weeks
- Noristerat, which lasts for 8 weeks
Depo-Provera is more commonly used in the UK. One contraceptive injection can protect you from pregnancy for between 8 and 13 weeks.
How does it work?
Contraceptive injections work by stopping ovulation, thickening the mucus around the cervix (the neck of the womb), which makes it harder for sperm to get through, and making the lining of the womb thinner so that a fertilised egg cannot implant.
For detailed information on contraceptive injections, please see the NHS website.
How to Access Our Services
If you are interested in our contraceptive services, please complete our online form. A member of our team will be in contact within 3 working days to discuss your needs and arrange an appointment.
- This service is available to both registered and non-registered patients.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact College Green Medical Practice. Our friendly team is here to help.