COVID regulations are changing, find out more here. Physical distancing and face coverings are still required at health care settings across Scotland.
Please note that appointment only clinics are still in place.
Please try to book an appointment online in the first instance. If you are having any issues with our online booking system, please phone 0141 211 8130.
Coil insertion appointments These can be booked online. It is important that you read the information on the coil before attending.
Coil removal without replacement These can be booked online. We will not be able to offer you any other services during this appointment.
Please do not bring any other person with you to your appointment including children, partners, friends or family members. They will be asked to wait outside the building.
A coil is a very effective (8 in 1000 failure rate) reversible method of contraception, which can last for 5-10 years depending on the type. It is a small, T-shaped plastic device that is inserted into your womb (uterus) by a trained specialist. Once the coil is in fitted you do not have to think about it each day or each time you have sex.
There are two types of intrauterine contraception which we can fit, a hormonal and non-hormonal option. At the clinic we will discuss your options with you and check that a coil is a suitable method of contraception for you.
New coil
If this is a new coil or your coil/contraceptive method has expired, you must use adequate contraception for 21 days (3 weeks) prior to the appointment.
Replacement coil
If you're having your coil replaced you should use contraception or avoid sex for 7 days before, in case there is any difficulty fitting the new coil after the old one has been removed.
The non-hormonal intrauterine device (copper coil) can be used as a form of emergency contraception. If you think that you need emergency contraception please contact us as soon as possible.
After you've had hormonal or non-hormonal coil fitted the doctor or nurse who fitted your coil will teach you how to feel for the threads and check that it's still in place. It's important to check your coil is in place a few times in the first month, and then after each period or at regular intervals.
It's highly unlikely that your coil will come out, but if you can't feel the threads or if you think the coil has moved, you may not be fully protected against pregnancy.
Call Sandyford straight away on 0141 211 8130 if you think your coil has moved, fallen out or you have pain or bleeding.
Use extra contraception, such as condoms, until your coil has been checked.
If you've had sex recently, you may need to use emergency contraception.
You can find out more information about coils over on the NHS Inform website.
You can book appointments online with Sandyford for all contraceptive options including intrauterine contraception.
All the information you need about your visit to Sandyford. Before, during and after the appointment.