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FSRH January 2024 update to Mirena 52mg IUD
The Mirena 52mg LNG-IUD has now been licensed for 8 years (previously 5 years) for contraception. Please note if you are using this coil for hormone replacement therapy purposes, it will still need to be changed every 5 years.
There are many types of contraception available The contraception choices website provides information on the effectiveness,risks and benefits of each sort. You may already know what you want. If not, this tool may help you decide what is best for you.
The Sexual Health Hertfordshire service has also created a helpful video for ‘How to use a condom’.
Our clinics can provide different forms of contraception. You can also access contraception from your GP. All GPs in Hertfordshire can provide the Contraceptive Pill and Injection. You can find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill for free. You do not need to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription. For more information visit National Contraception Service.
Some GPs offer other types of contraception such as the coil or implant which are known as Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). LARC methods don’t rely on you having to remember to take anything and are ideal if you don’t want to become pregnant for a while. Speak to your GP for more details.
PLEASE NOTE: The average waiting time for a coil insertion at one of our clinics is currently around 4 weeks and you will require a consultation prior to your coil procedure. Your GP may provide a LARC service and you can contact them to check if they may be able to provide this sooner. If you're due to have your coil removed or replaced and are unsure of what coil device you currently have, please contact your original provider to find out this information before you have your coil consultation.
Condoms are the only contraception that protects against pregnancy, STIs and HIV. Used correctly, they're 98% effective.
‘Get It ‘provide free condoms which can either be posted out to you. Click here to register and start accessing free condoms, STI tests, and support. Some pharmacists also provide free condoms (6 regular size). Use the map below to find your nearest service.
There is also the condom video here which we have alongside the other SHH videos
Information about Emergency contraception and where you can get it from can be found on our Emergency Contraception section.
