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Te Waipuna Medical Centre
General Practice (GP) Service, Kaupapa Māori
Services Provided
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
- Implant (Jadelle) inserts
- IUD inserts
- IUD removals
- Implant (Jadelle) removal
- Free or subsidised contraception services (enquire for eligibility and details)
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
151 Guyton Street, Whanganui
Whanganui
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Phone
(06) 349 0037
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Mobile
0800 202 004
Healthlink EDI
twaipuna
Email
Website
13 Hussey Street, Waverley
Taranaki
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Phone
(06) 346 5193
Healthlink EDI
twaipuna
Website
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This page was last updated at 1:15PM on November 21, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Waipuna Medical Centre.

