Mirena coil insertion

HORMONAL INTRAUTERINE DEVICE (IUD)


A method of long term birth control that requires a non-invasive procedure

Enquiries & Appointments

What is a mirena coil?

The mirena coil is a hormone-releasing birth control (intrauterine) device that prevents pregnancy for up to five years.

It can also be inserted to treat women with heavy periods who choose to use contraception. You and your consultant may determine that it is the right method of birth control for you. 

Need to know

Your consultant will apply an antiseptic solution to your vagina and cervix. They will then pass an inserter (a thin tube of flexible plastic) containing the coil into your vagina and then into your uterus.

Once they have checked it is positioned correctly they will remove the plastic inserter, leaving the coil in your uterus. Your consultant will ensure that the two threads attached to the stem of the coil properly extend to your cervix, which helps ensure it is properly placed. It also helps with the removal when the time comes.

They will trim the threads to the appropriate length. The procedure is non-invasive and takes around five minutes.

Your consultant will let you know how best to prepare for this procedure.

Your consultant will explain how to perform a self-check of the threads of your coil. You will need to do this once a month.

You will need to have a follow-up appointment with your consultant within four to six weeks from insertion.

our consultant will check that your coil remains properly in place. You will need to have annual check-ups for as long as you have the coil inserted.

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Our Mirena coil insertion consultants

Mr Kenn Lim

Mr Kenn Lim

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Mr Arvind Mittal

Mr Arvind Mittal

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Mr Benjamin Jones

Mr Benjamin Jones

Fertility Medicine

Dr Mohamed Otify

Dr Mohamed Otify

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Our Mirena coil insertion locations

The Harley Street Clinic

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital

The Portland Hospital

205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital

The Princess Grace Hospital

42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Lister Hospital

The Lister Hospital

Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Shard Outpatients

The Shard Outpatients

The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
London Bridge Hospital

London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Wellington Hospital

The Wellington Hospital

8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London

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