Dr Mittal LARC Clinic

Here at Gateacre Medical Centre we now offer a family planning clinic run by Dr Mittal at the surgery every other Wednesdays through out each month.

This service is available to all patients who are registered at Gateacre Medical Centre and to those who are not, for those patients who are not registered at our practice please contact your own GP who can book this appointment for you. If you are registered with us please contact a member of the team on 0151 487 8660 who will arrange an appointment for you. We offer telephone triage first where you will have a consultation with Dr Mittal who will then book you in for a face to face consultation for your procedure. 

What is a LARC Clinic?

Long-acting reversible conception (LARC) is birth control that provides long-term pregnancy prevention. LARCs provide protection for three to 10 years or more, depending on the birth control brand. LARCs come in two forms, a device your provider inserts into your uterus and a device your provider implants into your arm. Your provider can remove the device if you decide you’d like to become pregnant.

Which contraceptives are LARCs?

An IUD is a small, plastic T-shaped device that your provider inserts in your uterus. There are copper IUDs and hormonal IUDs. Various brands are FDA-approved to prevent pregnancy.

• Copper IUDs: Paragard® is the only FDA-approved copper IUD. It prevents pregnancy for 10 years.
• Hormonal IUDs: There are five FDA-approved hormonal IUDs: Mirena® (seven years), Liletta® (six years), Kyleena® (five years) and Skyla® (three years).

How effective are LARCs at preventing pregnancy?

LARCs prevent pregnancy 99% of the time. Some providers advise that you can wear them past the date they’re authorized to prevent pregnancy and still be protected from becoming pregnant.

Ask your provider how long you can safely wear your IUD or implant without risking pregnancy.

Who should use LARCs?

You should use an IUD or implant if you’re looking for the most effective pregnancy prevention available. Unlike other forms of birth control, like pills, patches and injectables, LARCs don’t require ongoing maintenance. If you know you’re likely to forget to take your pill or schedule an appointment with your provider to get your birth control shot — LARCs may be the best option for you.

More Information can be found here.