Contraception
Solihull Health Check Clinic offers a confidential, and professional contraceptive service.
It is our aim to spend time with you to help you make an informed choice on the most suitable contraception for your needs.

Whilst contraception is known most widely to be used to prevent pregnancy it can also be used to help manage many other conditions:
- Heavy bleeding
- Premenstrual symptoms
- Menopausal symptoms
- PCOS
- Primary ovarian insufficiency
- Fibroids
- Irregular periods
You do not need a referral from your GP.
Appointments can be booked here.
Our clinician Kate has over 25 years of experience working in the field of Contraception and Sexual Health.
Services Offered
Insertion of a hormonal coil. (Intrauterine System or IUS)
What is it?
The IUS a small T-shaped plastic device containing the hormone progesterone. This is inserted into the uterus (womb) by a trained nurse or doctor.
Different IUSs are available in the UK. These differ in their sizes and the amount of hormones in them. They can stay in place for 3-5 years and are over 99% effective.
How does it work?
It mainly acts by thinning the lining of the uterus, to stop a fertilised egg from implanting. It also thickens the mucus from the cervix to prevent the sperm from meeting an egg. In some women, it prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation).
Once removed fertility returns to normal and potentially you can become pregnant immediately.
THE IUS is also recommended for women with heavy periods or women who want to use this as the progesterone component of their HRT regimen.
When can it be fitted?
A hormonal coil can be fitted at any time of your menstrual cycle, providing there is no chance of pregnancy
If you are currently using a method of contraception, you can continue to use these up to and including the day of your coil fit. This also includes reliable condom use but NOT withdrawal.
Your clinician will inform you how long you will continue with your current method of contraception after the device is fitted.
If you are not currently using contraception, you are advised to abstain from any sexual contact from the first day of your period.
If your current coil is in date you must use condoms or abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days prior to the coil change procedure.
If your current coil has expired you must use condoms or abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 21 days before the procedure.
Insertion of a copper coil. (Intrauterine Device or IUD)
What is it?
The IUD is a small T-shaped plastic device with copper bands on the stem and arms. The IUD is inserted into the uterus (womb) by a trained nurse or doctor and is effective immediately.
How does it work?
The copper bands prevent fertilisation as the copper has an effect on both the sperm and the egg. It also affects cervical mucus to prevent the sperm from meeting the egg.
Different IUDs are available in the UK. These differ in their size. They can stay in place for 5-10 years and are over 99% effective.
Once removed fertility returns to normal and potentially you can become pregnant immediately.
When can it be fitted?
A copper coil can be fitted at any time of your menstrual cycle, providing there is no chance of pregnancy
If you are currently using a method of contraception, you can continue to use these up to and including the day of your coil fit. This also includes reliable condom use but NOT withdrawal.
Your clinician will inform you how long you will continue with your current method of contraception after the device is fitted.
If your current coil is in date you must use condoms or abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days prior to the coil change procedure.
If your current coil has expired you must use condoms or abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 21 days before the procedure.
Removal of a Coil
This is usually a quick and simple procedure. The nurse will gently pull on the strings of the device and the coils arms will fold up and the coil will slip out. You may get some mild discomfort.
Contraceptive Implant
What is an implant?
A contraceptive implant is a small rod – about the size of a matchstick. The implant contains a progestogen hormone which provides contraception for 3 years. The rod is put under the skin on your upper arm.
The Implant is more than 99% effective.
The only contraceptive implant currently available in the UK is Nexplanon®
How does it work?
It acts by preventing the ovaries from releasing an egg. It also thickens the mucus from the cervix preventing the sperm from meeting the egg. It also thins the lining of the uterus (womb), thus preventing the fertilized egg from implanting.
Once removed fertility returns to normal and potentially you can become pregnant immediately.
When can it be fitted?
An Implant can be fitted at any time of your menstrual cycle, providing there is no chance of pregnancy
If you are currently using a method of contraception, you can continue to use these up to and including the day of the procedure. This also includes reliable condom use but NOT withdrawal.
Your clinician will inform you how long you should continue with your current method of contraception after the Implant is fitted.
If you are not currently using contraception, you are advised to abstain from any sexual contact from the first day of your period
Procedure for Insertion/Removal/Refit of a Contraceptive Implant
If you are having an Implant fitted, removed, or refitted you will be given an injection of local anaesthetic so that the procedure is completed pain-free.
There is no cutting of the skin to fit an Implant.
A very tiny cut will be made for the removal of an Implant.
This is a minor procedure and once it has been completed a small dressing will be applied.
Contraceptive Injection
What is a contraceptive injection?
The contraceptive depo injection is a progesterone hormone injection. It is given into a muscle, usually the muscle in your buttock. There are currently two injections available. Sayana Press® and Depo-Provera® . It is more than 99% effective.
How does it work?
It works by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation). It also thins the lining of the womb (uterus) to prevent an egg from attaching to it, even if it is to be fertilised. In addition, it causes the formation of a mucus plug at the neck of the womb (cervix), to stop sperm from getting through to the womb. The injection is given every 3 months.
When can I have the Injection?
The injection can be given at any time in your menstrual cycle providing there is no risk of pregnancy. If the injection is delivered within 5 days of the start of your period, then no additional contraceptive precautions need to be used. If it is given at any other time, then 7 days of extra precautions (e.g. condoms) need to be used.
Hormonal Contraception (pills/patches/vaginal ring)
Pills
Combined Oral Contraception (COC)
Contains two hormones, Oestrogen and Progestogen. It prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg and changes the cervical mucus making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg. The CHC also makes the lining of the womb thinner to prevent the implantation of a fertilised egg. This is usually taken for 21 days and then stopped for 7 days. On the eighth day, you start a new packet of pills. There are other pill-taking regimens frequently used with this type of pill. Our clinician will help you choose the most appropriate regimen for you.
Progestogen-only Pill (POP)
Containing only the Progestogen hormone, a pill is taken every day (with no break). It acts by thickening cervical mucus preventing the sperm from meeting the egg. It also thins the lining of the womb thus preventing the fertilised egg from implanting. In some women, it will prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg. (ovulation).
Patches
Combined Transdermal Patch (CTP) – This is a patch applied to the skin (like a plaster). One patch every week for 3 weeks and nothing for the fourth week. A new patch I applied on the eighth day.
Vaginal Ring
Combined Vaginal Ring (CVR) – This is a small flexible ring that you can insert yourself into the vagina. It stays there for 3 weeks. You cannot feel this once it is in place. After this time, it is removed for 7 days, and a new ring is inserted on the eighth day.
Emergency Contraception
If you have had unprotected sex or think that your contraception has failed, you may be eligible to have emergency contraception.
There are different types of emergency contraception.
The “emergency pill” is also called the “morning-after pill”. ( EllaOne or Levonelle).
Service Type:
Why should I use your contraceptive service?

Our professional service will outline all your available options to help your decision.

If you have had unprotected sex, we may be able to help
Tests & Routines We Offer
Insertion of a Hormonal Coil
£300
Also known as an Intrauterine System or IUS.
Insertion of a Copper Coil
£200
Also known as an Intrauterine Device or IUD.
Removal of a Coil
£125
Contraceptive Implant (Insertion/Replacement)
£275
Contraceptive Implant Removal
£150
Contraceptive Consultation
£100
A 30-minute appointment where we can discuss your contraceptive options and provide you with the knowledge and expertise to guide you through your options.
Hormonal Contraception
POA
Combined Oral Contraception (COC).
Emergency Contraception
POA
The ‘Emergency’ Pill. Sometimes called the “morning-after pill”.
We also offer a wide variety of other services:
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