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Parklands Medical Centre (New Plymouth)

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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

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188 Parklands Avenue
Bell Block
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4312

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188 Parklands Avenue
Bell Block
New Plymouth
Taranaki 4312

This page was last updated at 1:58PM on December 8, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Parklands Medical Centre (New Plymouth).