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Our Contraceptive Bar Insertion Services

Your contraceptive care starts with a thorough consultation, a procedure carried out by accredited specialist doctors, and clear aftercare guidance from start to finish.

Nexplanon Insertion
Nexplanon Insertion

A small, flexible contraceptive bar fitted into your upper arm by FSRH-accredited, Nexplanon trainer doctors — over 99% effective and lasting up to 3 years.

Same-Appointment Removal & Replacement
Same-Appointment Removal & Replacement

If your current implant is due for replacement, we can remove the existing bar and fit a new one in a single appointment, with no gap in contraceptive cover.

Pre-Insertion Consultation
Pre-Insertion Consultation

A focused review of your health history, suitability for the implant, and contraceptive goals before the procedure begins.

Aftercare & Follow-Up
Aftercare & Follow-Up

Clear post-procedure guidance and access to follow-up support if you experience any concerns after your contraceptive bar is fitted.

Daytime & Evening Appointments
Daytime & Evening Appointments

Flexible appointment slots available throughout the week so your fitting fits around your schedule without disruption.

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Meet Our Specialists

A dedicated team of experienced professionals focused on your health, comfort, and confidence.

Dr. Fionnuala Vernon
Dr. Fionnuala Vernon

Clinical Director

Dr. Caroline McGuigan
Dr. Caroline McGuigan

Women's Health

Dr. Rebekah Jardine
Dr. Rebekah Jardine

GP

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FAQs

Get quick answers to common questions about our services.

The contraceptive bar, clinically known as Nexplanon, is a small, flexible rod inserted right under the skin on the inner side of your upper arm. It releases a steady level of progestogen to prevent pregnancy and is over 99% effective, lasts up to 3 years, and is fully reversible.

Our doctors are members of the FSRH (Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health) and are accredited Nexplanon trainer practitioners — meaning they are not only highly experienced in performing the procedure but are qualified to train other medical professionals in it.

A local anaesthetic is applied to the area before the procedure begins, so you should feel little to no pain during the insertion. Some tenderness and bruising around the site is normal in the days following and typically settles within a week.

If inserted within the first five days of your menstrual cycle, the contraceptive bar is effective immediately. If fitted at any other point in your cycle, additional contraception is recommended for the first seven days.

Yes. Blackwater Private Clinic offers same-appointment removal and replacement, so you leave with continued contraceptive cover without needing a second visit.

Yes. Our doctors are FSRH members and accredited Nexplanon trainer practitioners, placing them among the most qualified professionals in Ireland for this procedure. Blackwater Private Clinic is also an Accredited British Menopause Society (BMS) Specialist Clinic, reflecting our broader commitment to the highest standards of women's health care.

Considering a contraceptive implant?

You will not find a more experienced team in Ireland.

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