Young person sitting outside, lit by neon and bright white light. She is removing her sunglasses from her face.

Long acting reversible (LARC) contraception

The most effective way to prevent pregnancy is with long acting reversible contraception. You can use your device between 3 and 10 years, depending on which one you choose.

Compare the different types of LARC

You can get all methods of contraception, including the implant, IUD, or IUS at

  1. Patrick Clements Clinic at Central Middlesex Hospital (Brent)
  2. Mattock Lane Health Centre (Ealing)
  3. Caryl Thomas Clinic (Harrow)
  4. The Wakley centre (Hillingdon)

Intrauterine device (IUD or copper coil)

  1. Copper IUD insertion
  2. Copper IUD or hormonal IUS removal

Intrauterine system (IUS)

  1. Hormonal IUS insertion
  2. Copper IUD or hormonal IUS removal

Contraceptive implant and removal

  1. Contraceptive implant insertion
  2. Contraceptive implant removal