During the Covid19 crisis the surgery will only be doing contraception procedures under the current faculty guidelines
Contraceptive Injection
If you are on Depo-Provera please arrange a telephone consultation at the surgery
New IUC/SDI
No new IUC/Implants will be fitted during COVID crisis. Please continue with their current method or bridge with POP (Progestogen only pill)
Exchange of IUC/SDI
The FSRH have advised that there is a very small risk of pregnancy so replacement is being deferred for the next 3-6 months of COVID19 crisis to the following intervals:
Nexplanon – 4 years
Mirena and Levosert – 6 years
Banded Cu-IUD – 12 years
5-year Cu-IUD – Use condoms or bridging with POP (Progestogen only pill) should be recommended until replacement
Please prescribe up to 12 months of Cerelle if it is essential to avoid pregnance
A reminder
ANY copper IUD inserted on or after the patients 40th birthday can be left until it is no longer needed. If the MIRENA is inserted on or after the patients 45th birthday it can be left for a minimum of 7 years or until age 55
Inaccurate information circulating regarding special ‘rescue packs’ for patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions
We have been made aware of some inaccurate information circulation regarding special ‘rescue packs’ for patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Please do not contact your GP practice for a rescue pack. You should continue to manage your condition in the usual way and if you feel you have COVID-19, go to https://111nhs.uk/covid-19 before doing anything else.
