Medical Services

About IUD (Mirena or Copper) Insertion

Dr Alba Spina is trained in IUD (Intrauterine Device) insertion and is very happy to consult with you about whether an IUD is an option for you. IUD insertion can be done at Holland Park Family Medical Centre) in the majority of cases, with only a small percentage of women needing referral to Gynaecological Services for placement.

If you would like to discuss whether IUD is appropriate for you please make an appointment with Dr Spina. If you require a Pap Test or other Medical care as well, please book a longer appointment to ensure there is enough time to cover everything thoroughly.

If you have already had a discussion with Dr Spina about the IUD and are making an appointment for an IUD insertion, please book with reception and tell them it is for an IUD insertion. This is to ensure the Nurses room is booked and a nurse is available for the procedure also. Please don’t forget to bring your IUD to the appointment and make sure your children are cared for during the appointment. It is advised you do not drive for 30 minutes after the procedure. Dr Spina requires payment on the day of the procedure, please see below for schedule of Dr Spina’s fees.

Mirena IUD Schedule of Fees

For more information on Hormone releasing IUD, please download the Hormone releasing IUD Fact Sheet.

How can you care for yourself at home? Please download the IUD Aftercare Instructions.)

The doctors we support will only conduct home visits in limited circumstances, restricted to their patients who are:

• regular patients of the doctor;
• unable to come to the practice for medical reasons
• live within a 10 minute radius of the practice

Please phone the practice as early in the day as possible to arrange a visit so that we can discuss this with your doctor and make the appropriate arrangements. Out of pocket costs may be charged by your doctor for home visit appointments.

Your doctor is available to check your skin if you have concerns.

If there are any concerning lesions you may need to make a separate appointment for skin cancer surgery. If you require skin cancer surgery your doctor may charge you an out of pocket cost. Please discuss this at the time with your doctor. If you would like to book in for a skin check please call reception and book in with your doctor.

Advance Care planning involves talking about your values and the type of health care you would want to receive if you became seriously ill or injured and were unable to say what you want. If you would like to know more please click here. For Queensland forms also click here.