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Westend Health Centre - Hamilton
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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
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Phone
(07) 847 4500
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Fax
(07) 847 4502
Healthlink EDI
hamwstmc
Email
38 Tuhikaramea Road
Dinsdale
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
38 Tuhikaramea Road
Dinsdale
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
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This page was last updated at 11:22AM on February 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Westend Health Centre - Hamilton.