Implant Fitting

Expert, personalised long-acting contraception care

Choosing the right contraceptive method is a deeply personal decision — and it deserves clarity, expertise, and care you can trust. At The Lodsworth Clinic, we partner with Clinic51 to offer specialist contraceptive implant fitting and removal, designed around your lifestyle, your body, and your future plans.

Whether it's your first implant, a replacement of an expired device, or a removal to explore other options, our clinician-led service ensures you receive safe, informed and supportive care every step of the way.

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What’s included in your Implant Fitting & Removal Consultation

  • A full, personalised consultation (in-clinic or via video, where appropriate) with Harriet Jacobs, Contraception & Women’s Health Specialist, tailored to your goals, medical history and preferences.

  • Clear guidance on how the contraceptive implant works, including benefits, suitability, risks, side-effects and how it compares with other long-acting methods.

  • A skilled, low-discomfort fitting or removal procedure, performed in a calm, private treatment room, using anaesthetic to ensure comfort throughout.

  • A personalised aftercare plan, including what to expect post-procedure, signs to monitor, and when to review or replace your implant.

  • Access to ongoing support through our partnership with Clinic51 — including contraception education, follow-up advice, and pathways for further specialist review if needed.

When to Book a Consultation

Contraception isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re fitting, replacing, or removing an implant, our team offers personalised, specialist care at every stage.

  • You want a long-acting, highly effective, low-maintenance contraceptive option.

  • Your current implant is due to expire and you’d like a seamless replacement in the same appointment.

  • You’re experiencing side-effects and want personalised guidance on whether replacement or removal is the right next step.

  • You’re ready to come off hormonal contraception and need advice on timing, fertility return and onward options.

  • You want a reliable alternative to daily pills or methods that require regular adherence.

  • You need safe, clinician-led removal of an existing implant followed by support choosing the best next method for your needs.

Book Your Appointment

Live availability for menstrual health consultations can be found below:

Appointment Cost: £165

This includes a personalised consultation, the procedure itself (fitting, replacement, or removal), and full aftercare guidance.

If any additional screening or testing is recommended based on your medical history or symptoms, your clinician will explain this during your appointment. Any optional tests are charged separately, and prices can be provided on request.

We may be able to offer a video consultation in certain circumstances — for example, if you would like to discuss your contraceptive options before deciding on a fitting. Video reviews are only offered when a physical procedure is not required. If you would like to enquire about a video appointment, please contact our reception team directly.

If you have any questions or would like help with booking, please contact Sarah or Emma on 07930 114668 or email hello@thelodsworthclinic.com.

FAQs

  • It’s a small, flexible rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm, releasing a steady dose of progestogen to prevent pregnancy for up to three years.

  • The area is numbed with local anaesthetic, so most people feel only pressure, not pain. Some bruising or tenderness afterwards is normal.

  • It is over 99% effective, making it one of the most reliable forms of contraception available.

  • This depends on where you are in your cycle — your clinician will explain whether protection is immediate or takes a short transition period.

  • Both procedures typically take 15–25 minutes, including preparation and aftercare advice.

  • Light bruising, slight swelling, or tenderness can occur around the insertion site for a few days. You’ll receive full aftercare guidance.

  • Fertility usually returns very quickly — often within days or weeks — so alternative contraception should be discussed if needed.

  • Yes. You are welcome to bring someone for support, and the appointment environment is calm, private and unrushed.