WHAT WE DO

Family Planning/
Contraception/Coils and implants

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Family Planning/
Contraception/
Coils and implants

Dr Benson can help you find the best contraceptive options for you, your body, and your family. She also provides coil fitting for menopause management and emergency contraception.

She is fully qualified in familyplanning: FSRH, LOCIUT, LOCSDI.

She is a member of the college of Sexual and Reproductive Health – CoSRH.  Dr Benson has been fitting coils for many decades and has a calm and gentle manner, ideal if you are nervous or have had a previous difficult experience. She is very experienced at implant insertion and removal, and this can all be done in our calm discrete consulting rooms at a time to suit you.

What We Offer

Coil (IUD/IUS) fitting and removal

Nexplanon (implant) fitting and removal

HRT coil fitting

Emergency contraception, including emergency coil fitting

Natural methods of contraception, including diaphragm fitting

Fertility and menopause blood tests and ultrasound

Advice for heavy periods, endometriosis, or menorrhagia, with referrals if needed

Contraceptive pills, including bio-identical oestrogen and progestogen-only options

Period delay medication

Prolapse assessment and ring pessary fitting/changing

Management of your contraception and hormones

Dr Benson can discuss hormone options and tailor your contraception and HRT to suit your lifestyle and health needs.

Types of Contraceptive Coils Available

There are two main types:
  • Copper coil (IUD) – hormone-free
  • Hormonal coil (IUS) – e.g., Mirena, Jaydess

Preparing for a Coil Fitting

Before your appointment:

  • Call to arrange a pre-appointment and get all the information you need Copper coil (IUD) – hormone-free
  • You should not be at risk of pregnancy (no unprotected sex in the months leading up to the fitting if under 52)
  • Some women find the fitting uncomfortable – taking paracetamol or ibuprofen beforehand may help

During your appointment, Dr Benson will:

  • Take your medical history
  • Answer all your questions
  • Take your consent
Appointments last about one hour, giving plenty of time to go ata gentle pace.

If you have lots of questions,you may want a pre-fitting consultation, either online or in person.

Pricing

Copper Coil Fitting
£550
Hormonal Coil Fitting (Mirena/Jaydess)
£650
Coil Removal
£250
Removean old coil and fit a new one
£500 + (£150 copper/£250 hormonal)
Smear Tests
£250
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