An IUD is a small T-shaped plastic and copper device that’s put into your womb (uterus) by a doctor or nurse.
It releases copper to stop you getting pregnant, and protects against pregnancy for 5 to 10 years. It’s sometimes called a “coil” or “copper coil”.
Patients will need 2 vaginal swabs before insertion of a coil.
The contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) is a small flexible plastic rod that’s placed under the skin in your upper arm by a doctor or nurse.
It releases the hormone progestogen into your bloodstream to prevent pregnancy and lasts for 3 years.
We currently don’t do Nexplanon in our Practice.
Please contact Crawley Sexual Health Clinic on 0845 111 3456 or on 01293 600 459 for contraception information and advice.
https://www.sexualhealthwestsussex.nhs.uk
For more information on the above see link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/iud-coil/?tabname=methods-of-contraception
