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Whakatōhea Health Centre
General Practice (GP) Service, Kaupapa Māori
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
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 315 6126
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Fax
(07) 315 6129
Healthlink EDI
wtohea
Email
32A King Street
Opotiki
Bay Of Plenty 3122
Street Address
32A King Street
Ōpōtiki
Bay Of Plenty 3122
Postal Address
PO Box 210
Ōpōtiki
3162
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This page was last updated at 11:48AM on December 8, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Whakatōhea Health Centre.