IUD Contraception & Birth Control

Growlife Medical provide comprehensive Women's Health Services including IUD insertion, IUD removal, contraception and menstrual control.

What is an IUD?

An IUD is an intra-uterine device. It is a small, soft, flexible device that is inserted into the uterus and is either a hormonal device or a Copper IUD.  It is a very effective form of contraception with over 99% efficacy.

IUDs are known as a long-acting reversible contraceptive as it can actually stay in place for up to five years and is very effective over this time period. 

Once removed though it is fully reversible and should not delay falling pregnant in the future. Due to the way it works many women will also experience a reduction in their menstrual bleeding.

So an IUD is sometimes recommended to control heavy or troublesome periods.
Intra-uterine device (IUD) insertion and removal | Growlife Medical

Who may benefit from an IUD?

IUDs provide a range of potential benefits for women: 
  • wishing to have an effective form of contraception
  • with heavy menstrual bleeding
  • who are unable to tolerate the oestrogen component of other contraceptives
  • with troublesome bleeding in the peri-menopause time

IUD Insertion

Growlife Medical have GPs with special interests in Women's health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. We have Doctors who have completed the specialised training in IUD procedures and are experienced in the insertion and removal of intra-uterine devices.

IUD Side Effects

It is best to consult a GP regarding IUD side effects. Intra-uterine device side effects can include short term discomfort after the IUD insertion. Many symptoms pass in the minutes after the procedure. For longer term risks and side effects please consult a doctor .

IUD Appointments

It is recommended that you have two consultations.


At your initial appointment, your Doctor will do a thorough gynaecological and general medical history. If there are any concerns such as abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding then she is able to arrange investigations as appropriate. She will discuss with you management options and can also help talk through other hormonal or non-hormonal management options.


If required, cervical screening and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening will be performed.


If it is decided that IUD is for you, then you will return on a separate day for the insertion.


​​Phone us now on 07 3036 4081 to book your initial consultation, or ​book online now.


GPs who offer hormonal IUD insertions are Dr Jane Herbert, Dr Kate Pink, Dr Emma Fist Dr Alison Holmes and Dr Malki Prematillake, Dr Lok Tung Lee. Dr. Jane and Dr. Tung offer copper IUD insertions, with Dr. Tung also offering removal services for IUDs.

IUD Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is an intra-uterine device (IUD)?

    An IUD is a very effective form of contraception with over 99% efficacy. An IUD is a small device that is inserted into a women's uterus.

  • How does an IUD work?

    IUDs prevent pregnancy by changing the way sperm cells move so they can't make it to an egg.

  • Do Intra-uterine devices have side effects?

    Intra-uterine device side effects can include short term discomfort after the IUD insertion. Other side effects are possible but vary depending on the type of IUD are best discussed with a doctor.