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Rata Family Health - Dr Mathieson

General Practice (GP) Service

After Hours
If you require medical assistance out of hours: phone Whitecross at 09 470 1083 or
attend 21 Reyburn Street, Whangārei.
alternatively, phone Healthline at 0800 611 116 or attend Whangārei Hospital Emergency Dept

Services Provided

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.