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Riverton Medical Centre
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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.
Read more about LARC methods here
Contact Details
104 Palmerston Street, Riverton
Southland
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Phone
(03) 234 8290
Healthlink EDI
riverton
Email
Practice Manager - Donna West. Email: manager.rivertonmedical@xtra.co.nz
104 Palmerston Street
Riverton
Southland 9822
Street Address
104 Palmerston Street
Riverton
Southland 9822
Postal Address
PO Box 56
RIVERTON 9847
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This page was last updated at 10:37AM on March 27, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Riverton Medical Centre.