Contraception
At Mind Body Skin Institute in Bowral, we provide confidential, doctor-led contraception consultations, including IUD insertion and removal, contraceptive implant insertion and removal, and personalised contraceptive advice.
We welcome patients from across the Southern Highlands and surrounding regions, including Goulburn, the Illawarra, Wollongong, Thirroul and Canberra, who are looking for dedicated women’s health and contraception care.
During your consultation, your doctor will take a comprehensive medical and menstrual history and discuss your health, lifestyle, preferences and reproductive goals. Together, you can explore the range of contraceptive options available, including short-term and long-acting contraception, as well as hormonal and non-hormonal methods.
Your consultation may include:
Discussion of contraceptive options, including IUDs and contraceptive implants
Assessment of your suitability for different methods
Counselling regarding expected benefits, potential side effects and risks
Guidance on changing or discontinuing your current contraception
IUD insertion, removal or replacement, where appropriate
Contraceptive implant insertion, removal or replacement, where appropriate
Assessment of relevant menstrual, reproductive or hormonal health concerns
Ongoing contraception and women’s health care when needed
Our aim is to provide the time and information you need to make an informed decision about contraception, with personalised medical care before, during and after your chosen procedure.
Located in Bowral, Mind Body Skin Institute provides contraception and women’s health services for patients throughout the Southern Highlands and those travelling from Goulburn, Canberra and the Illawarra.
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion - Hormonal & Copper Options
The Mind Body Skin Institute provides IUD insertion and removal services, performed by an experienced, AHPRA-registered doctor.
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small device placed inside the uterus to provide long-term contraception. Two main types are available:
Hormonal IUD
Gradually releases a small amount of progestogen hormone into the uterus.
Works by thickening cervical mucus, thinning the uterine lining, and reducing the likelihood of ovulation.
May assist in lighter periods or reduction of menstrual cramps in some individuals.
Can be used for birth control, but also an effective treatment for heavy bleeding or periods during perimenopause.
Copper IUD
A non-hormonal birth control option that uses copper to create an environment toxic to sperm, preventing fertilisation.
Can be suitable for those wishing to avoid hormonal contraception.
May cause slightly heavier or more crampy periods initially.
Procedure & Aftercare
The procedure is performed in clinic with available pain relief options.
Your consultation will include:
Pre-insertion counselling and suitability assessment
Discussion of the procedure, potential side effects, and aftercare
Arrangements for follow-up and ongoing contraceptive management
You can return to your normal activities soon after insertion, though mild cramping or spotting is common for a few days.
All procedures are performed or supervised by AHPRA-registered medical practitioners. Individual suitability, device selection, and timing will be discussed during your consultation. This information is general and does not replace individual medical advice.
Everyone’s skin tells a story - of genetics, environment, hormones, stress, and time.
At Mind Body Skin Institute, our role is to interpret those signals and design thoughtful, doctor-led treatment plans that address both the surface and the source.