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Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
LARC methods are very effective at preventing unplanned pregnancy and are “fit and forget” forms of contraception – you don’t need to remember them every day or every month. LARC methods:
- Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD or IUD) are inserted through the cervix into a woman’s uterus. IUCDs may be either hormonal (Mirena® or Jaydess® ) or non-hormonal (copper IUCD).
- Jadelle® is a hormone-releasing implant that is inserted just under the skin of the upper arm.
Depending on the type of device, it will need to be changed after between three and ten years.
Read more about LARC methods here
Contact Details
117 District Road, Palmerston
Waitaki
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Phone
(03) 465 1444
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
201 Main Rd, Waikouaiti
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 465 1444
Healthlink EDI
palmerhc
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 2:22PM on February 21, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by East Otago Health.