Mirena replacement in Carindale, in the same visit.
Mirena replacement in Carindale lets you swap your old device for a new one in a single onsite appointment. Our GPs are trained in IUD procedures and allow enough time so the visit is never rushed.
Swap your Mirena in one appointment
If your Mirena has worked well for you, replacing it is usually the easiest way to stay protected. At Carindale Doctors, Mirena replacement happens in one appointment: your GP removes the old device and inserts a new one straight away, so there’s no gap in contraception and no need for a second visit.
Mirena is approved for up to eight years for contraception, but if you’re using it for heavy periods or as part of menopausal hormone therapy, it’s usually replaced after five years. Your GP will check which timeframe applies to you and book your replacement at the right time. The whole appointment typically takes 20 to 30 minutes.
In short: Carindale Doctors replaces Mirena onsite inside Westfield Carindale, removing the old device and inserting a new one in a single appointment. Mirena lasts up to eight years for contraception or five years for heavy periods and HRT. The device is PBS-subsidised, Medicare rebates apply where eligible, and children 16 and under are bulk billed.
- Removal and insertion in one visit
- No gap in contraceptive protection
- Up to eight years for contraception
- Five-year replacement for heavy periods or HRT
- GPs trained in IUD procedures
- PBS-subsidised replacement device
Why Carindale patients replace rather than remove
Many of our Carindale patients choose Mirena replacement because their periods have become light or stopped altogether, and they don’t want to lose that benefit. A same-visit swap keeps everything as it is, with minimal disruption to your routine.
Learn more about removal on our Mirena removal page.
Questions to consider before Mirena replacement
Replacement is a good time to review how your Mirena has suited you. We’ll ask about:
- Bleeding: whether your periods have stayed light and predictable.
- Side effects: any acne, mood or breast tenderness.
- Future plans: whether you're likely to want a pregnancy in the next few years.
- Life stage: if you're approaching menopause, whether Mirena could support HRT.
If you’re over 45, your Mirena may be able to stay in longer for contraception. Your GP will advise.
Your Mirena replacement appointment
Your appointment includes:
- Review of your Mirena's age and how it's suited you
- Removal of the old device
- Insertion of the new Mirena
- Check of the new device's strings
- Cervical screening if you're due
- Aftercare and your next replacement date
Mild cramping is common for a day or two afterwards and usually responds to simple pain relief.
Mirena replacement, step by step
Here’s how your replacement works:
- Step 1, check the date: confirm when your Mirena was inserted and why.
- Step 2, get your script: collect the new Mirena from a pharmacy.
- Step 3, swap: old device out, new device in, in one appointment.
- Step 4, review: book a check six weeks later if your GP recommends it.
Mirena replacement costs in Carindale
Mirena replacement combines removal and insertion into one appointment, which keeps costs down.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Replacement procedure | Procedural fee with a Medicare rebate where eligible |
| New Mirena | PBS-subsidised, collected from a pharmacy |
| Follow-up check | Standard consultation if needed |
| 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 |
Mirena replacement in Carindale and nearby
Westfield Carindale is the heart of the suburb, sitting where Creek Road meets Old Cleveland Road. Our clinic is on Level 1, beside Priceline and Centre Management, with pharmacies nearby to collect your new Mirena.
We replace Mirena for women from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Wishart and Chandler.
- Where Creek Road meets Old Cleveland Road
- Pharmacies close by
- Centre parking and lifts
- 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
Mirena replacement questions from Carindale women
Up to eight years for contraception, or five years when used for heavy periods or HRT.
Yes, the old device is removed and the new one inserted straight away.
Usually it's similar or easier. Cramping is common but short-lived.
Not if the new Mirena is inserted at the same visit as removal.
Sometimes, for contraception. Your GP will explain the options for your age.
Yes, collect it from the pharmacy with your script and bring it to your appointment.
Book your Mirena replacement
Swap your Mirena in one visit at Westfield Carindale.
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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.
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