Contraception
Don’t want to get pregnant right now? Make an appointment for contraception at Pregnanta online, quickly and easily.
You receive expert information, a prescription, or have a coil fitted or removed.
Having a coil fitted at Pregnanta
You can come to Pregnanta to have a coil (IUD) fitted. Maaike is our very experienced colleague who has a lot of experience with fitting coils. The coil is a reliable form of contraception and a very suitable contraceptive for women who are breastfeeding. If you have not been pregnant yet, you can also come to us. We can organise and arrange everything from A to Z, including the counselling, ordering the coil & good pain relief during the fitting. There are two kinds of coil you can have fitted: the hormonal coil and a hormone-free coil, the copper coil.
We will also always check with a scan and confirm that the coil has been fitted correctly. The fitting of the coil is covered by insurance, as it falls under basic care.
You can make an appointment via the assistant, which means you can also make an appointment with us without being or becoming a client of the practice.
Contraception after the birth
After the birth, your period may stay away for a while because of hormones. For one woman it takes a few weeks, for another a few months. Before your period starts, you are fertile first. Most women want to postpone a next pregnancy for a while. That is why we bring up the subject of contraception at the end of the postnatal week. Something your mind will not be on at all yet, but there are a few things that are important to know and we are happy to support you with this. A coil can be fitted from 10-12 weeks after the birth.
Not all methods are suitable while breastfeeding, but Cerazette (mini pill, progestogen only), a copper or hormonal coil (T-safe, Mirena, Kyleena), the Implanon implant (upper arm) or condoms can be used safely.
When should I get in touch after having a coil fitted?
In the following cases it is sensible to contact us:
- If you get a fever (38.5 or higher) in the first weeks after the coil has been fitted and/or persistent abdominal pain, sometimes in combination with strong-smelling discharge.
- If you have heavy bleeding.
- If you can feel the stem of the coil.
- If in doubt or if you have questions