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Iluka Medical Centre

GP Clinic · Iluka WA 6028

Women's Health · Iluka, Perth

IUD care, with a
doctor who takes
the time.

Trained GPs who insert IUDs can be hard to find. Dr Saweela Sarwar offers them on-site at Iluka Medical Centre, with unhurried, confidential care guided by current Australian guidelines.

MBBS, FRACGP · more than 5 years performing IUD insertions
Book a consultation or call (08) 6119 4700
Dr Saweela Sarwar — General Practitioner at Iluka Medical Centre
Dr Saweela Sarwar
MBBS, FRACGP, DCH, EMC · General Practitioner
>99%
effective contraception
Up to 8 yrs
protection with Mirena®
5–10 min
typical insertion time
~1 in 5
have no periods by year one
Why Local Access Matters

IUDs are among the most effective contraception there is — yet they're still hard to reach.

Only around 11% of Australian women aged 15 to 44 use a long-acting reversible contraceptive, well below comparable countries.3,4 A big reason is access: not enough GPs are trained to insert them, and services cluster in the cities. Having Dr Sarwar do this on-site means the whole conversation, and the procedure, happens with a GP in your own community.

~11%
of Australian women aged 15–44 use a LARC, lower than comparable countries
~1 in 4
Australian women experience an unintended pregnancy
>99%
effective once in place — the daily-pill gap removed
Two Paths, Your Choice

Your options, explained plainly

In your consultation, Dr Sarwar talks through both types and helps you decide which suits your body and your life.

Hormonal IUD
Mirena® & Kyleena®
Releases a small amount of progestogen
  • ✓Often eases heavy or painful periods; around 1 in 5 users have no periods by the end of the first year8
  • ✓Mirena® lasts up to 8 years; Kyleena® up to 5 years7
  • ✓Women tend to report higher continuation and satisfaction than with the pill5
Copper IUD
Hormone-free
No hormones involved
  • ✓Completely hormone-free, with no drug interactions
  • ✓Effective for 5 to 10 years depending on the device
  • ✓Can also work as emergency contraception if inserted within 5 days
The Appointment

What to expect, step by step

Knowing how it goes helps you feel prepared and in control. The insertion itself usually takes only 5 to 10 minutes.

01

Consultation

Dr Sarwar discusses your health history, your preferences and whether an IUD suits you. Pain-relief options are talked through upfront.

02

Preparation

You're positioned comfortably and local anaesthetic is offered. There's no rush, and you set the pace.

03

Insertion

A speculum is used, much like a cervical screen. Mild cramping is normal and expected, and it's over in minutes.

04

Aftercare

You rest for a short while at the clinic. Any cramping usually settles within a few days.

05

Follow-up

We check in, answer any questions, and you're always welcome back if something doesn't feel right.

Cost & Medicare

More affordable since November 2025

From 1 November 2025, Medicare rebates for IUD and implant procedures roughly doubled and bulk-billing incentives were expanded, as part of the Australian Government's Strengthening Medicare Women's Health Package.1,2 The Government estimates these changes save many women up to $400 a year in out-of-pocket costs for long-acting contraception.1

What you actually pay depends on your circumstances and the items billed, so the simplest thing is to ask us. We'll go through your expected out-of-pocket cost and any rebates before you book the procedure.

Source: Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing; MBS Online (LARC item changes, 1 November 2025).

A note on suitability: an IUD isn't right for everyone, and suitability is always assessed individually. IUDs don't protect against sexually transmissible infections. This page is general health information only — please book a consultation for advice about your situation.
Take the Next Step

Book a confidential consultation
with Dr Sarwar

No pressure, no rush. Just clear, evidence-based information and supportive care, close to home in Iluka.

Book online or call (08) 6119 4700

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References
  1. 1.Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Strengthening Medicare — Women's Health Package (announced February 2025); "Women's health package delivers" update, 2026.
  2. 2.MBS Online, Department of Health. Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) MBS item changes, effective 1 November 2025 (items 35501, 35503, 35506, 14206, 30062).
  3. 3.Mazza D, et al. Current barriers and potential strategies to increase the use of LARC to reduce unintended pregnancies in Australia. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2017.
  4. 4.Australian Contraception and Abortion Primary Care research (AusCAPPS); ACCORd trial — LARC uptake ~11% in Australian women aged 15–44, lower than comparable high-income countries.
  5. 5.National Women's Health Strategy 2020–2030; AusCAPPS cohort — ~1 in 4 Australian women experience unintended pregnancy; higher continuation and satisfaction with LARC than the pill.
  6. 6.RANZCOG Contraception Guideline 2024; Healthdirect Australia — IUD effectiveness >99%.
  7. 7.RANZCOG / Australian Prescriber 2024–2025 updates — Mirena® up to 8 years, Kyleena® up to 5 years.
  8. 8.Systematic and cohort data on the 52-mg levonorgestrel IUS — amenorrhoea in ~20% of users by the end of the first year, rising to ~50% by 2 years.
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