Our LARC clinic provides highly effective, long-term contraception options for women and people with a uterus in Te Tai Tokerau.
Why Choose LARC?
- Long-acting reversible contraception methods:
- Are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy
- Last for several years once inserted
- Do not require daily or monthly action
- Are fully reversible, with fertility returning quickly after removal
- Can help reduce heavy periods and period pain (with hormonal IUDs)
What This Clinic Offers
This clinic provides insertion, removal, and replacement of:
- Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs)
- Copper (non-hormonal) IUDs
- The contraceptive implant
Hormonal IUDs
We provide hormonal IUDs including:
- Mirena
- Jaydess
A hormonal IUD:
- Provides highly effective contraception for 3–8 years (depending on the type)
- Reduces heavy menstrual bleeding and period pain
- Can provide endometrial protection as part of menopausal hormone therapy
Non-Hormonal IUD (Copper IUD)
Copper IUDs:
- Are hormone-free
- Provide contraception for up to 5 years
Contraceptive Implant
Jadelle:
- Consists of two small rods placed under the skin of the upper arm
- Provides contraception for up to 5 years
- Can be removed at any time, with a quick return to fertility
Funding
Many people are eligible for funded LARC, although eligibility criteria apply.
If you are not eligible for funded contraception, we can discuss costs with you.
Further Information
More information about long-acting contraception can be found here:
Next Steps
Phone Kensington Health on (09) 437 9070 to arrange a phone consultation.
During this booked phone consultation, we will:
- Discuss the most suitable contraception options for you
- Assess eligibility for funded LARC
- Arrange an in-clinic appointment for procedure if appropriate