Information on this page is intended for health professionals. Looking to book an IUD or contraceptive implant appointment for yourself? Book an appointment with SHQ.
LARC Centre of Excellence
SHQ is proud to be Western Australia’s LARC Centre of Excellence (CoE), delivered in partnership with WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA). Together we are working to improve access to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) services and training across WA.
The Centre brings together clinical services, education and training, and support for health professionals to make intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants more accessible.
Health professionals can refer clients to SHQ for IUD or contraceptive implant insertion and removal, or for a consultation with our experienced clinical team to discuss their contraceptive options.
Through the Centre of Excellence, Medicare-eligible clients can access LARC services at SHQ at no cost. View our Clinic Costs page for information about other appointment fees.
Health professionals can also access LARC education and training through the Centre of Excellence, which supports clinicians to develop their skills and confidence in providing IUD and contraceptive implant services. Find out more about LARC training for health professionals on our (link to clinical education) page.
IUD information for health professionals
SHQ provides hormonal and copper IUD insertion and removal services.
Clients can be referred directly for IUD insertion, provided their GP has discussed IUD suitability, hormonal and copper IUD options, the insertion procedure, benefits and potential risks. Alternatively, this discussion can be completed at SHQ at a separate appointment before the day of their IUD insertion appointment.
Urgent: IUD for emergency contraception
If a client requires a copper IUD for emergency contraception within five days of unprotected sexual intercourse, please contact the Sexual Health Helpline on (08) 9227 6178 to discuss an urgent appointment.
IUD suitability
Most people are suitable for an IUD, including young and nulliparous people.
An IUD may not be suitable in some circumstances, including:
- Current pelvic inflammatory disease or STI
- Known or suspected significant distortion of the uterine cavity
- Current or previous breast cancer for clients considering a hormonal IUD
- Vaginal delivery less than four weeks prior
- Caesarean delivery less than 12 weeks prior
- Unexplained or uninvestigated abnormal vaginal bleeding.
For clients experiencing unexplained or abnormal vaginal bleeding, appropriate investigation should be undertaken before proceeding with an IUD.
Please follow the guidelines Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding In Pre- And Peri-Menopausal Women.
Referring directly for IUD insertion
To refer a client directly for an IUD procedure at SHQ:
- Complete the IUD referral form for GPs.
- Send the completed form to SHQ using the contact details provided on the form.
- The client can then book their IUD insertion appointment with SHQ.
If your client needs a contraceptive discussion
Clients who require a contraceptive discussion at SHQ can book an appointment with our experienced clinical team. The contraceptive discussion and IUD insertion are usually scheduled on different days.
Through the Centre of Excellence, Medicare-eligible clients can access IUD services at SHQ at no cost. See our clinic costs page for information about other appointment fees.
Urgent: IUD for emergency contraception
If a client requires a copper IUD for emergency contraception within five days of unprotected sexual intercourse, please contact the Sexual Health Helpline on (08) 9227 6178 to discuss an urgent appointment.
IUD resources
Consent forms
Patient information
- Copper IUD information sheet for patients
- Hormonal IUD information sheet for patients
- Preparing for your IUD insertion appointment for patients
- IUD aftercare information for patients
View all brochures and information sheets
Health Professional information
Contraceptive implant information for health professionals
SHQ provides contraceptive implant insertion and removal services.
Clients can be referred directly for contraceptive implant insertion, provided their GP has discussed implant suitability, how the implant works, its benefits and potential side effects. Alternatively, this discussion can be completed at SHQ before the contraceptive implant insertion appointment.
Referring directly for contraceptive implant insertion
To refer a client directly for a Contraceptive Implant insertion procedure at SHQ:
- Complete the contraceptive implant referral form for GPs.
- Send the completed form to SHQ using the contact details provided on the form.
- The client can then book their contraceptive implant insertion appointment with SHQ.
If your client needs a contraceptive discussion
Clients who require a contraceptive discussion at SHQ can book an appointment with our experienced clinical team.
Through the Centre of Excellence, Medicare-eligible clients can access contraceptive implant services at SHQ at no cost. See our clinic costs page for information about other appointment fees.
Contraceptive implant resources
Consent forms for insertion
Consent forms for removal
Patient information
View all brochures and information sheets
Health Professional information
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