Family Planning Clinic
Contraception and sexual health are sensitive yet important components of daily life, so talking to the right person is key.
At our Midland Health Contraception & Sexual Health Clinic, we believe it's important to get to know your GP, and we offer expert advice from professionals who are discrete and responsive to your needs. Consultation may include general advice and exploring alternative options; it's important to find what works best for you. Our GPs are well trained in taking sexual history and guiding you through the testing available; which tests are best suited to your symptoms and exposure. We can offer products including condoms, emergency contraception and the contraceptive pill, as well as booking in for private contraceptive procedures e.g. IUCD coil fitting and removal or contraceptive injections and implants (please see relevant section for further detail).
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Say About Us
330 Total Reviews
Thank you, Mr Parmar for performing a minor procedure that was unavailable on the NHS but is already having such a positive impact for my daughter. She was completely put at ease and all aspects of pre and post care...
Angela Capper | 11th Sep 2024
Midland Health
Dr. Rupa parmer was very professional. The reception is kind and everyone was on time.
qusai salaita | 5th Sep 2024
Midland Health
Having never been to a private GP before I didn't know what to expect. What I got was a lovely appointment with a lady who seemed to genuinely care about how I felt and took the time to really understand...
Nat W | 3rd Sep 2024
Midland Health
My wife and I are very pleased with the service provided, the doctor who saw my son for severe eczema was very attentive and answered all of our questions thoroughly....
James Myatt | 29th Aug 2024
Midland Health
I had an initial appointment and booked for a further follow appointment up with Dr Sarah Wright. I felt well looked after, that my concerns were listened too, with a genuine desire to help me get some answers for my...
Amanda G | 27th Aug 2024
Midland Health
I used Midland Health for their Gold Package Health Check. The facilities were clean and well presented in a nice area. There was parking available on site and the reception area wasn't busy at all. Staff were extremely friendly and...
Jess Winter | 8th Aug 2024
Midland Health
the doctor was brilliant and explained my medication completely with all possible side effects. Would recommend this clinic
Dannie H | 1st Jul 2024
Midland Health
Wow. I attended clinic today to see Dr Kasparis for a mole mapping appointment and he was absolutely amazing. He made me feel at ease straight away and explained the process throughout. Really put my mind at ease for someone...
Bethany Miller Holmes | 22nd Jun 2024
Midland Health
I had discovered Midland Health after my GP couldn't fit me in for immunization jabs that I needed for work. They have a lovely team who are knowledgeable and make you feel at ease. Big thank you to Karina on...
Shaun Barr | 31st May 2024
Midland Health
Genuinely wonderful service from Karina, Jemima, Mike, and Sandra. Despite having a very last-minute request, they were incredibly accommodating and helpful. I will definitely be returning here if I have any future health needs.
Yeetus | 27th May 2024
Midland Health
Saw Dr Sarah Wright, who was amazing at my appointment. Really knowledgeable, thorough and supported me in my decision making. She was quite open about her personal experience too which helped. From start to finish she made me feel at...
Maisha B | 13th May 2024
Midland Health
I had microsuction with ENT Consultant, Mr Amit Parmar, last monday. The process of earwax removal was smooth and comfortable. I appreciate that Mr. Parmar carefully examined my inner ear problem, answered patiently my questions and gave me some...
Grace_ Y | 6th May 2024
Midland Health
Midland house have been nothing, but incredible. I needed a BCG vaccination and the occupational health company that my company was using was very slow and unprofessional. I decided to seek private vaccinations to get this done as quickly as...
Charlotte Kirkpatrick | 26th Mar 2024
Midland Health
Professional and friendly staff throughout. Mr Parmar was wonderful; fantastic bedside manner, clear communicator, and great listener. Felt comfortable sharing and he guided us to a joint clinical decision. The clinic is ideally situated in Edgbaston with good parking. Clean, modern...
Mantegh Sethi | 22nd Mar 2024
Midland Health
100% recommend Midland Health. Facilities are excellent and the staff are efficient and friendly. No regrets booking my tests here.
Morgan Mia | 2nd Mar 2024
Midland Health
I have visited the Edgbaston clinic twice and had a consultation with Dr Wright and Dr Desai. They were most helpful, sympathetic to my concerns and I received excellent treatment. They spent as much time talking with me and answering...
Philip Long | 12th Feb 2024
Midland Health
I was attended by Susan today about some questions I had. She was the most wonderful and helpful I am very happy
Weeksly | 6th Feb 2024
Midland Health
Great experience, lovely customer service from Karina , she was really helpful and friendly . I have received amazing support all the way through my appointment, and Karina helped a lot with regards to sending details through to my dermatologist...
Lili Lili | 3rd Feb 2024
Midland Health
Really positive experience, would definitely use them again.
Florence Paget | 23rd Jan 2024
Midland Health
I would Highly recommend Midland Health. The staff on reception are extremely helpful and professional. I saw Dr Kasparis who immediately put me at my ease, he explained the process of the surgery,which was to remove a lipoma...
Judith Clay | 13th Jan 2024
Midland Health
Dr was incredibly helpful and asked very intuitive questions & gave me everything I needed very grateful
Nic Emmerson | 12th Jan 2024
Midland Health
Had a great experience, and I am glad I took the step to go private, would still be waiting on the Nhs if I would have gone down that route. I had a consultation , nasendescopy, and treatment in...
William Tolley | 11th Jan 2024
Midland Health
Booked an appointment over Christmas for my baby with doctor Tom Dawson at Midland health and could not fault the experience from start to finish. ALL staff was polite and welcoming. Dr Dawson gave us more information than we’ve received...
Jasmine | 28th Dec 2023
Midland Health
Very helpful, polite and courteous staff. And very satisfied with the Drs service and prompt action
Iffat Razia Mughal | 23rd Dec 2023
Midland Health
Wonderful and clean environment and the experience was excellent throughout my visit. I attended for a GP consultation and spoke with Dr Stendall who was friendly, professional and informative. During my visit, I considered having blood tests, as it had been...
Nikitas Koutoulakis | 25th Nov 2023
Midland Health
Very helpful and thorough. Highly recommend!
Kalin Owen-Padberg | 24th Nov 2023
Midland Health
Very please and happy with the Dr Dhsai who is treating me so far. Glad I choose that place.
sonia coleman | 19th Nov 2023
Midland Health
We visited Midland Health Private GP for a fitness certificate, and the process of booking, timely appointment, and the certificate after examination, everything was perfect.
Nima Vimson | 14th Nov 2023
Midland Health
Had a GP appointment with Dr Sarah Wright, very good and efficient and got x rays sorted promptly, was seen on time excellent clinic
Bevtjhu massey | 9th Nov 2023
Midland Health
We saw Mr Parmar regarding my son - he was incredibly informative and the experience was very positive. Thoroughly recommend and completely worth it.
Melissa | 6th Nov 2023
Midland Health
Speak to our Doctor
Hi I'm Rupa and passionate about delivering high quality private General Practice that is personalised, accessible and delivered with care.
I love being a GP as I enjoy treating people with different medical problems whether they are physical, psychological or emotional. I enjoy seeing the variety of age ranges and I get a lot of job satisfaction from personally getting to know my patients and their families.
Call Us 0121 769 0999
Our Locations
You can book an online appointment but we also have physical GP surgeries in the UK.
You can book an appointment at our surgery here.
Birmingham
Midland Health,
23a Highfield Road,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B15 3DPFind ClinicBirmingham
Midland Health,
78-79 Francis Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B16 8SPFind ClinicBirmingham
Midland Health,
Harborne Hospital,
Mindelsohn Way,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham, B15 2FQFind ClinicLondon
Midland Health,
10 Harley Street,
London, W1G 9PFFind ClinicDroitwich
Midland Health,
St Andrews Road,
Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8DNFind Clinic
FAQs
The GP will take into account your lifestyle, your family planning requirements and go through pros and cons of all the contraceptives you would like to discuss.
If you require a procedure during your appointment this will be discussed with you in the appointment including risks and benefits. The GP will need to ensure there is no chance of pregnancy prior to fitting. The GP will be able to fit your implant or coil in the appointment if you are sure this is the contraceptive choice for you. Alternatively you can have a little think and get back to us when you're ready to have it fitted.
If you are having a coil or implant fitted then you can attend your appointment alone or bring someone along with you if you would prefer. We will welcome a family member or friend to attend with you. Our team will ensure you have made a good recovery following your procedure before letting you leave your appointment and drive.
Yes it is ok to drive to and from your appointment alone.
Our expert women’s health GP Dr Rupa Parmar will be conducting your contraception appointment. She is an experienced GP who also works in the gynaecology and contraception service in the NHS. She has fitted 100’s of coils and implants and often fits coils in very complex patients.
We advise that you do not stop your current contraceptive prior to your appointment as it maybe that the GP will advise you to continue on 2 contraceptive for a short period of time to ensure there is no risk of pregnancy.
is not required for an implant insertion or a depot contraceptive injection. STI risk is routinely discussed in all contraception appointments to ensure you are not at risk.
The GP will advise you when your contraceptive be effective from. Some hormonal contraceptives take a few days/week to work. You will always be advised of this before leaving the appointment.
If your appointment is urgent and for emergency contraception please make the reception team aware when calling. We will do our upmost to accommodate you on the same or next day. We offer a range of emergency contraceptive options from pills to the copper coil.
Services
Implants
The contraceptive implant is a small device inserted into the upper arm which releases Progestogen into the bloodstream. This has been shown to be more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years. A consultation with a Midland Health GP will help to answer any questions or talk through any concerns you may be having.
Pill
The most common type of contraceptive pill is the ‘combined pill’. This contains a balance of oestrogen and progesterone, which when taken correctly, has been shown to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. This works by thickening the mucus in the lining of the womb so that sperm cannot penetrate, as well as thinning the lining of the womb so a fertilised egg is unable to implant.
Coil
An Intrauterine system (IUD) is a small t-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus by a trained doctor or nurse. It releases copper to stop you from getting pregnant and can be effective for 5-10 years. The copper coil is different from the hormonal coil (IUS - intrauterine system) because it is non-hormone based. The Copper Coil has also a 99% level of accuracy which makes it a safe choice if you want to avoid pregnancies. In order for the coil fitting to be performed, it is also important that you are not pregnant.
Injections
The depot contraceptive injection releases progesterone into the bloodstream to prevent pregnancy. It can be 99% effective up to 13 weeks. With Midland Health, you can book regular appointments to have your depo contraceptive injection with the same GP every time.
Emergency
Asking for emergency contraception may be disconcerting, but here at Midland Health, we’ll make things easy by offering several options dispensed quickly and discretely. The most common methods of emergency contraception are;
- Levonelle (tablet)– can be taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex, however, is most effective up to 12 hours after. Girls under 16 will need a consultation for a prescription of Levonelle.
- ellaOne (tablet) – can be taken within 120 hours of having unprotected sex, however, it is most effective as soon as possible.
Copper Coil – can be inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex and then be kept in for 10 years as a continued method of contraception if you would like.
Tests
Taking a pregnancy test at home can be highly effective, however, it is possible for false negatives to occur. If you think you might be pregnant, it may be more reliable to visit your Midland Health GP for a pregnancy test taken alongside your doctor. We can test for pregnancy even before you miss a period, by detecting levels of beta HCG, either through urine or a blood test. A follow-on consultation can then help you decide what to do next.
Family Planning
Discovering you’re pregnant can come as a shock, especially if it wasn’t planned. If you are unsure about what to do next, it may be helpful to discuss things with your GP. At Midland Health, we provide professional, unbiased advice with an experienced doctor, to help make a decision you feel comfortable with.
