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Riverton Medical Centre

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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

Practice Manager - Donna West.  Email: manager.rivertonmedical@xtra.co.nz

104 Palmerston Street
Riverton
Southland 9822

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104 Palmerston Street
Riverton
Southland 9822

Postal Address

PO Box 56
RIVERTON 9847

This page was last updated at 3:34PM on April 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Riverton Medical Centre.