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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
817 Rolleston Street, Thames
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 868 9444
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Fax
(07) 868 9447
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
817 Rolleston Street
Thames
Waikato 3500
Street Address
817 Rolleston Street
Thames
Waikato 3500
Postal Address
PO Box 710
Thames 3540
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This page was last updated at 1:47PM on February 19, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Thames Medical Centre.