Our Sexual Health Services at City Road Medical Centre
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) — Implants & Coils
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) is among the most effective forms of contraception available. Once fitted, it protects against pregnancy for several years without you having to remember a daily pill, and it’s easily reversible whenever you decide you want to stop or try for a baby.
At City Road Medical Centre, our trained GPs and nurses offer the fitting and removal of contraceptive implants and coils.
What we offer:
- Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) — a small, flexible rod placed just under the skin of your upper arm. It lasts up to 3 years and can be removed at any time.
- Intrauterine hormonal coil (IUS) (Mirena, Kyleena) — a small device fitted into the womb that releases a low dose of hormone. It lasts 5–8 years depending on the type, and can also help with heavy or painful periods.
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) / Copper Coil — a hormone-free device fitted into the womb, effective for up to 5–10 years. It can also be used as emergency contraception.
- Implant Removal – Removal of your Contraceptive Implant
- Coil Removal – Removal of your Contraceptive Coil
What to expect:
- Complete our online booking form
- Your submission will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 2 weeks to book an appointment
- Review the information sent to you regarding your requested service
- Attend our practice for a consultation and insertion or removal, or to discuss your options further if needed
Who it’s for: LARC is suitable for most females. Our clinician will talk through your medical history to make sure it’s the right choice for you. More information regarding contraceptive choices can be found here
How to access the service: Click the link below to request an appointment now. If you already know which service you’d like, let us know using the form and we’ll arrange the appropriate appointment for fitting or removal. If you would like to discuss the options further, please let us know and we can arrange a consultation to discuss the options.
Chlamydia Testing for Under 25s
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK, and it’s especially common in people under 25. Because it often has no symptoms, many people don’t know they have it, but if left untreated it can cause serious health problems, including infertility.
At City Road Medical Centre, we offer free, confidential chlamydia testing for anyone under 25 as part of the Umbrella Sexual Health Service.
What we offer:
- A quick, simple and painless test — a urine sample or a self-taken swab
- Free and completely confidential
- Testing whether or not you have symptoms
- Free treatment if your result is positive – usually a simple course of antibiotics
Who it’s for: Anyone under 25 who is, or has been, sexually active. We recommend a test every year, or when you change sexual partner.
How to access the service: Collect the testing kit from reception, take the sample at home and post the sample back using the prepaid envelope.
Other Sexual Health Services
For all other sexual health services, please contact the Umbrella Service Directly.