Contraceptive implant in Carindale, fitted onsite.
A contraceptive implant in Carindale offers up to three years of protection from one quick onsite procedure. Your GP first checks it suits you, then handles insertion, replacement or removal without rushing your appointment.
What the contraceptive implant is and who it suits
The contraceptive implant is a small, flexible rod about the size of a matchstick that sits just under the skin of your inner upper arm. It slowly releases a progestogen hormone that stops ovulation, and it’s more than 99% effective for up to three years. In Australia, the implant is sold as Implanon NXT.
The implant suits people who want reliable contraception without thinking about it every day, including those who can’t take oestrogen, are breastfeeding or have forgotten pills in the past. At Carindale Doctors, your GP checks the implant is right for you, explains the likely effect on your periods and then fits it onsite in a short procedure.
In short: Carindale Doctors fits the contraceptive implant onsite inside Westfield Carindale. The implant is more than 99% effective for up to three years, contains no oestrogen and can be removed any time. Medicare rebates apply where eligible, the implant is PBS-subsidised, and children 16 and under are bulk billed.
- More than 99% effective for up to three years
- Oestrogen-free, suitable while breastfeeding
- Nothing to remember day to day
- Fitted onsite under local anaesthetic
- Removable at any time
- Fertility returns quickly after removal
A popular choice for Carindale patients
From uni students to busy mums, many of our Carindale patients choose the implant because it simply works in the background. Once it’s in, you can largely forget about contraception until it’s time for a replacement.
To learn about the procedure in more detail, see our Implanon insertion page.
Weighing up the contraceptive implant
Like every method, the implant has advantages and drawbacks. Here’s what our patients most want to know:
- Pro, reliability: one of the most effective methods available.
- Pro, convenience: no daily pills or monthly reminders.
- Con, unpredictable bleeding: periods may change, especially in the first few months.
- Con, no STI protection: condoms are still needed for that.
Some people also notice headaches, acne or mood changes. If side effects bother you, we can help manage them or remove the implant.
What your contraceptive implant visit includes
Getting a contraceptive implant usually involves:
- An initial consult to check suitability
- A script for the PBS-subsidised implant
- A procedure appointment for insertion
- Local anaesthetic and a quick insertion
- Advice on when you're protected
- Reminders for removal or replacement at three years
If inserted in the first five days of your period, you’re protected straight away. Otherwise, use condoms for seven days.
Getting your contraceptive implant
Here’s how it works at our clinic:
- Step 1, consult: your GP confirms the implant suits you and writes the script.
- Step 2, collect: pick up the implant from a pharmacy and bring it to your procedure.
- Step 3, insert: the area is numbed and the implant fitted in a few minutes.
- Step 4, review: we check in after a few months to see how it's going.
Contraceptive implant costs in Carindale
The total cost of a contraceptive implant is made up of your consultation, the implant itself and the insertion procedure.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | Standard GP fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Implant device | PBS-subsidised, collected from a pharmacy |
| Insertion procedure | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| International students | Contact the clinic with any questions about billing |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Contraceptive implants in Carindale and nearby
Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in the heart of postcode 4152. With pharmacies in the same centre, collecting your implant before your procedure is easy.
Patients visit us for implants from Carina, Belmont, Chandler, Wishart and Holland Park, with centre parking and buses at the centre.
- Pharmacies in the same centre
- Centre parking and lifts
- Bus interchange at Westfield Carindale
- Patients from Wishart and Chandler welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
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Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Contraceptive implant questions, answered
Up to three years. It can be removed earlier at any time.
For some people, yes. Others have irregular or more frequent bleeding. Your GP will explain what to expect.
Yes, it contains no oestrogen and is safe while breastfeeding.
It sits just under the skin and usually can't be seen, though you can feel it.
Yes, it's a safe and effective option for many young people, and children 16 and under are bulk billed.
Usually yes, a consult then a procedure appointment, though some people can have both on the same day.
Ask about a contraceptive implant
Book a consult at Westfield Carindale to see if the implant suits you.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.