Replacement Coils
If you already have a coil fitted an
appointment can be arranged at anytime.
Contact Debbie Warrington or Debbie
Worrall to book an appointment.
HIGHLANDS SURGERY
You should abstain from sexual
intercourse or use additional precautions
7 days prior to removal and fitting.
Coils are usually changed every 5 years
or as advised by your Doctor
1643 London Road
Leigh on Sea
Essex
SS9 2SQ
Phone: 01702 710131
Tel 01702 710131
Highlands Surgery Coil
Service
Decisions
Highlands Surgery offer
two types of coil.
Mirena is a small plastic T-shaped
contraceptive device that contains the
active
ingredient
levonorgestrel
(progesterone hormone). It is an intrauterine
system (IUS) that is inserted into the womb in
a similar way to a contraceptive coil. Once
inserted it steadily releases the
levonorgestrel into the womb (uterus).
This serves to reduce the thickness of
the womb lining and can result in a light
cycle or no periods.
Nova T an intrauterine device (IUD).
The IUD has a coil made of copper.
This causes sperm to lose their motility.
This prevents fertilization of the egg. The
IUD also changes cervical mucus, which
can make it more difficult for the sperm
to enter the womb. Finally, if an egg is
fertilized, the IUD prevents it from
implanting in the lining of the uterus.
Doctors
To determine which coil will suit you a
counselling session with a doctor is initially
required. During this appointment the doctor
will discuss with you the suitability of each coil
and other long term contraception. Once you
and your doctor have discussed and decided
on the most appropriate contraception you will
be asked to make an appointment to see one
of our nurses and complete a coil request
form.
Nurses
One of our Practice Nurses will take a high
vaginal swab, similar to a smear test, checking
for any bacterial/thrush infection and a
Chlamydia swab (sexually transmitted
infection). When the surgery has received
normal results an appointment can be
arranged with a doctor and nurse for insertion
of your coil. See new coils or replacement coil
section.
New Coils
New coils need to be inserted during the
first 7 days of your cycle. This will
confirm you are not pregnant at the time
of insertion, a guideline protocol followed
by Highlands Surgery.
On the first day of your period or the
nearest working day, contact the surgery
and ask to speak with Debbie Warrington
or Debbie Worrall where we will
endeavour to book an appointment
during this first 7 days of your cycle.
We have a limited availability for new coil
fittings, if appointments are not available
you will need to call again on the first day
of your next period. It may take a few
months to coordinate the availability of a
Dr and Nurse within the limited time of
your cycle.