Private Coil Fitting in London

An intrauterine coil is a small, T-shaped device that a consultant gynaecologist places inside your womb (uterus) to prevent pregnancy. It belongs to a group of methods known as long-acting reversible contraception, or LARC, which means it keeps working for several years at a time without you having to remember a daily pill. According to the NHS, a coil is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.

There are two main types. The copper coil (also called an intrauterine device, or IUD) is hormone-free and starts working as soon as it is fitted. The hormonal coil (an intrauterine system, or IUS, such as the Mirena) releases a small amount of the hormone progestogen and can also make periods lighter, shorter and less painful. Both sit discreetly inside the womb and should not be felt during day-to-day life.

A coil is designed to be a long-term but flexible choice. It can stay in place for several years, yet a gynaecologist can remove it at any point if your plans or circumstances change — and your natural fertility returns once it is taken out.

Both types of coil are highly effective, so the choice usually comes down to how each one affects your periods and whether you would prefer a hormone-free method. During the consultation that forms part of your coil fitting package, your gynaecologist will discuss your medical history, your periods and your preferences before helping you decide.

• Both are long-acting and reversible, and neither interrupts sex.
• Both can be removed at any time, with natural fertility returning afterwards.

The hormonal coil is also sometimes used to help manage heavy or painful periods, according to the NHS. Both the copper and hormonal coil are offered at a fixed package price, which you can see on our fees page.

For women considering a non-emergency contraception solution, typically every 5-10 years. You can have the copper coil removed at any time, if you decide it isn’t for you. Visit our partner clinic website to find out more about coil fitting in London.

A coil suits many people looking for reliable, low-maintenance contraception — including those who have never been pregnant — and your consultation is there to confirm it is the right option for you. Depending on the device, replacement is typically needed only after several years: 5 or 10 years for a copper coil, or 3 to 8 for a hormonal coil.

This package includes:

• A consultation with a consultant gynaecologist, including gynaecology ultrasound scanning
• Copper, non-hormonal, Coil Removal – £450 (Includes Insertion & Removal)
• Mirena, hormonal, Coil Removal – £550 (Includes Insertion & Removal)

It is common to have some cramping and light bleeding or spotting for a few days after a coil is fitted, and this usually settles quickly. With a copper coil, periods may be heavier, longer or more painful to begin with, and this often improves after a few months; with a hormonal coil, periods usually become lighter, shorter and less painful over time.

Serious problems are uncommon. NHS guidance notes that, rarely, a coil can move or be pushed out — most often in the first three months — and that there is a small risk of pelvic infection, usually within the first three weeks after fitting.

Perforation of the womb during fitting is very rare: the UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) estimates it occurs in around 1–2 in 1,000 insertions, with the risk somewhat higher for fittings in the months after childbirth, particularly while breastfeeding. You can read more in the NHS guidance on coil side effects.

Seek medical advice promptly if you notice any of the following at any time:

• a high temperature, or unusual or unpleasant-smelling vaginal discharge
• bleeding that is much heavier than expected, or feeling generally unwell
• that you can no longer feel the coil threads, or you can feel the hard end of the coil itself
• severe or persistent pain low in your tummy

This information is intended as general guidance only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice; please speak to a qualified healthcare professional about your individual circumstances.

We are also happy to send the conclusions and records of your consultation to your GP and arrange any further referrals as appropriate.

If the check-up results in any concerns regarding your health, we will arrange a referral letter explaining our finding and diagnosis to your GP. We are also able to refer you to a private hospital or specialist of your choice or recommend a trusted expert from our wide network of colleagues in the field.