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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 at Sexwise

Find out about COVID-19 and your long-acting reversible contraception

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

  1. image-Clinic Icon_2x.png Patrick Clements Clinic at Central Middlesex Hospital (Brent)
  2. image-Clinic Icon_2x.png Mattock Lane Health Centre (Ealing)
  3. image-Clinic Icon_2x.png Caryl Thomas Clinic (Harrow)
  4. image-Clinic Icon_2x.png 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