Birth Control / IUD Clinic

WELCOME TO OUR NEW BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC AT WELLONE.

The aim of our clinic is to provide an accessible, confidential and safe space to help our patients choose the contraceptive method that best suits their needs and lifestyle. 
Led by a female physician.  

Services

Counselling on all contraception options available in Canada 

  • Start and refill for the birth control pill, birth control patch (e.g. Evra), contraceptive ring (e.g. Nuvaring), injectable (e.g. Depo provera) and emergency contraception.  

  • Hormonal (Mirena and Kyleena) and non-hormonal (Copper) IUD insertion and removal. (Intra-cervical blocks for pain management with IUD insertions.)

  • Single rod hormonal implant (Nexplanon)  insertion and removal.

  • Emergency contraception. (including Plan B, Ella, Copper IUD) 

OHIP & UHIP COVERED | NO REFERRAL REQUIRED

 FAQs

  • We have a few options that we offer for pain management and it is best to book an appointment with us to discuss the options before the IUD insertion.

    For pain relief, we offer a prescription for anti-inflammatories (eg. naproxen) and intra-cervical lidocaine block (an injection to numb the cervix).

    If you are nervous about the procedure, we offer a prescription for an anti-anxiety medication (eg. Ativan)

    to take an hour before the procedure. Some people may feel lightheaded with this medication, so you would need to get someone to accompany you.

    We do not routinely prescribe misoprostol prior to your IUD insertion due to lack of evidence in efficacy but this can be also be considered on an individual basis.

  • We feel comfortable inserting an IUD any time during your cycle as long as we are confident you are not pregnant. The cervix is most open during your period so it might helpful to schedule the appointment at that time.

    If you are not coming on your period, we might need to complete urine pregnancy test at the time if the appointment. No unprotected sexual intercourse at least 2 weeks before the appointment. If you are using birth control pills, please continue using this up until the day of insertion and for 7 days after the insertion.

    If you have an IUD in place, we recommend using condoms 7 days before the IUD replacement appointment.

    If you have any questions, please email us.

    Please make sure to bring the IUD device with you if you are booked for the insertion.

  • We can remove the IUD at any point during your cycle. If you have an appointment for an IUD removal and pregnancy is not desired, please use a back contraception method (such as condoms) for 7 days prior to getting your IUD removed to avoid any chance of unplanned pregnancy.

  • We currently offer prescription for Ella and Plan B as well as urgent appointments for Emergency IUD insertions.

    The most effective method of emergency contraception is the IUD. The Copper IUD can be inserted up to 7 days after unprotected sex. The Mirena (hormonal) IUD can be inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex.

  • We do not sell IUDs or arm implants in our clinic. We will provide a prescription and you can purchase it at any pharmacy. You will need to bring the device to your appointment.

  • During your appointment, we will spend ample time reviewing all options available to you in Canada.

    It might be helpful to review these resources prior to the appointment: https://www.itsaplan.ca/ and https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/

  • Sometimes it might be difficult to stay on schedule when taking hormonal method of contraception. If you have missed a dose or forgot to take your birth control method on time, there may be measures you can take to reduce your risk of pregnancy.We suggest referring to this guide after a missed or extended dose:

    https://www.sexandu.ca/sos/intro.php

  • Our services are covered by OHIP & UHIP.