Intra-uterine Contraception

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Includes any products that can be described/observed as a plastic device which is inserted into the womb to interfere with the migration of sperm from the vagina to the fallopian tube or to accelerate egg transport through the fallopian tube and thus impede fertilisation. Products include plastic Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices with or without copper and medicated Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices that are designed to release hormones over a period of time.

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Excludes products such as Intra-Uterine Contraceptive devices obtained only by prescription or from a healthcare professional, as well as Hormonal Contraception, Diaphragms, Cervical Caps and Sponges.

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GPC code: 10000464
Level: brick
Path: Healthcare › Family Planning › Intra-uterine Contraception
Publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
GPC definition: Includes any products that can be described/observed as a plastic device which is inserted into the womb to interfere with the migration of sperm from the vagina to the fallopian tube or to accelerate egg transport through the fallopian tube and thus impede fertilisation. Products include plastic Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices with or without copper and medicated Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices that are designed to release hormones over a period of time.
Excludes: Excludes products such as Intra-Uterine Contraceptive devices obtained only by prescription or from a healthcare professional, as well as Hormonal Contraception, Diaphragms, Cervical Caps and Sponges.