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Prices for specialists, e.g., gynaecologists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopaedists, and ophthalmologists, may vary according to the specialist. You can see the exact price on the specialist's own page or in the online booking by clicking on the doctor's name.
| Service | Price estimate | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment with a specialist, 20 min Price per appointment. | from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € Price estimate from 140,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 148,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a specialist, 30 min Price per appointment. | from 163,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 171,10 € Price estimate from 163,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 171,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a specialist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 199,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 207,10 € Price estimate from 199,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 207,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Gynaecologist's appointment, 20 min | from 83,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 153,10 € Price estimate from 83,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 153,10 € | |
| Gynaecologist's appointment, 30 min | from 90,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 160,10 € Price estimate from 90,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 160,10 € | |
| Dermatologist's appointment, 20 min | from 144,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 152,10 € Price estimate from 144,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 152,10 € | |
| Dermatologist's appointment, 30 min | from 159,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 167,10 € Price estimate from 159,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 167,10 € | |
| ENT doctor's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| ENT doctor's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Paediatrician's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| Paediatrician's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Orthopaedist's appointment, 20 min | from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € Price estimate from 142,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 150,10 € | |
| Orthopaedist's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 45 min Price per appointment. | from 123,70 € Without Kela reimbursement from 173,70 € Price estimate from 123,70 € Without Kela reimbursement from 173,70 € | Price per appointment. |
| Appointment with a psychiatrist, 60 min Price per appointment. | from 172,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 232,10 € Price estimate from 172,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 232,10 € | Price per appointment. |
| Ophthalmologist's appointment, 30 min | from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € Price estimate from 166,90 € Without Kela reimbursement from 174,90 € | |
| Ophthalmologist's appointment, 45 min | from 222,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 230,10 € Price estimate from 222,10 € Without Kela reimbursement from 230,10 € |
Revised 12/20/2024
Published 1/2/2025
The IUD is a method of contraception that provides long-term and effective protection against pregnancy. It is particularly suitable for those who want long-term contraception without having to remember to take a pill every day. The contraceptive effect of an IUD inserted during menstruation starts immediately and lasts for 3–10 years, depending on the product.
Talk to your gynaecologist about the best IUD option for you. The choice of IUD depends on individual factors, such as your health and the amount of menstrual bleeding. The size and structure of the uterus should also be examined by a gynaecologist before choosing or inserting an IUD.
The hormonal IUD is the most effective contraceptive IUD and its useful life is 3–8 years, depending on the product. Hormonal IUDs come in two different sizes and with three different levels of hormone content. The hormonal IUD is suitable for most people who cannot use other hormonal contraceptive methods due to, for example, the risk of blood clots, migraine with aura or diabetes.
In addition to preventing pregnancy, the hormonal IUD can be used to treat diseases. The hormonal IUD can be used, for example, to treat heavy and painful periods and endometriosis, or as part of hormone replacement therapy during menopause. An IUD containing 52 mg levonorgestrel with an 8-year useful life is the most effective for treating heavy periods.
A copper IUD is an excellent method of contraception if you prefer a non-hormonal option. It is particularly suitable for people who cannot use hormones, for example after breast cancer. Copper IUDs are available in different sizes and shapes. Their useful life is 5–10 years. A copper IUD increases the amount of menstrual bleeding, which is why it is usually not suitable for people with heavy periods.
IUD insertion is a quick procedure performed at a gynaecologist’s appointment. The gynaecologist performs an internal examination and usually an ultrasound examination as well. The insertion of the IUD in the uterus usually takes a few minutes.
If you are nervous about attending an appointment with a gynaecologist or having a gynaecological examination, please mention this to your gynaecologist. We will do our best to make the gynaecological examination and treatment as pleasant as possible.
It is recommended that the IUD be inserted within one week of the start of your period, i.e. towards the end of your period, or immediately after your period has stopped.
The IUD is inserted in the uterus, which may cause temporary pain or discomfort. The pain can be reduced by taking painkillers 1–1.5 hours before the procedure. A suitable dose of painkillers is 600–800 mg of ibuprofen and 1 g of paracetamol, for example. A local anaesthetic can also be administered before the procedure, if necessary.
The IUD strings hang down about 1–2 cm from the cervix into the vagina. You do not need to do any routine check-ups of the strings on your own, as they often retract into the cervical canal and can be difficult to feel with your fingers.
Sick leave is usually not required after the procedure, but you should reserve some time for resting. The IUD may initially cause some spotting and pain. The gynaecologist will give you more detailed instructions on how to monitor your symptoms and advise you on when to see a doctor.
The contraceptive effect of an IUD placed during menstruation starts immediately. In other cases, your gynaecologist will advise you on the need for additional contraception.
Check-up appointments after the insertion of an IUD will be planned with your gynaecologist. The check-up appointment includes a discussion about how well the chosen contraception has worked for you. After the check-up appointment, our gynaecologist will determine the appropriate appointment interval for you.
The IUD is removed when its useful life ends, if it causes significant symptoms or if you decide you want to become pregnant. The IUD can be removed at any stage of your menstrual cycle. If you are unsure of the current phase of your menstrual cycle and you do not wish to become pregnant, a condom should be used as a method of contraception for one week before the removal of the IUD.
Once the IUD is removed, its contraceptive effect ends and your normal level of fertility is restored. You can try to become pregnant right away.
Endometriosis
A gynaecological disease in which tissue that resembles the endometrial mucosa exists outside the uterus.
human papilloma virus (HPV)
a good tendency to heal, but it should be monitored so that the infection does not persist and progress to cancer.
Lower abdominal pain in women
The most common causes for lower abdominal pain are either intestinal or gynaecological.
Ovarian cyst
An ovarian fluid-filled sac is often harmless and asymptomatic, but may sometimes require surgery.
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Abdominal pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge and fever.
Urinary tract infection
A need to urinate frequently and a burning sensation or pain when urinating.
The IUD is an intrauterine method of contraception that provides long-term and effective protection against pregnancy. There are several types of IUDs available, and they are suitable for women of all ages, whether they have given birth or not. IUDs are available in both hormonal and non-hormonal versions.
The useful life of IUDs for contraception varies. Hormonal IUDs remain effective for 3–8 years, depending on the product, and copper IUDs are effective for 5–10 years.
It is recommended that the IUD be inserted within one week of the start of your period, i.e. towards the end of your period, or immediately after your period has stopped. However, it is possible to insert the IUD at any stage of the menstrual cycle if contraception has been taken care of before this.
The contraceptive effect of an IUD placed during menstruation starts immediately. In other cases, your gynaecologist will advise you on the need for additional contraception.
The IUD is suitable for all ages and there is no age limit for its use.
Getting pregnant with an IUD is very rare, but possible. An IUD or any other method of contraception is not 100% reliable. A pregnancy test is recommended if you notice symptoms suggestive of pregnancy, abnormal pain or changes in menstrual bleeding.
If you become pregnant and have an IUD, contact your doctor. The IUD is usually removed if the IUD is in the uterus when pregnancy starts.
The IUD may initially cause some spotting and pain. Additional menstruation is possible after the insertion of an IUD, especially in the case of hormonal IUDs. The additional bleeding usuallys stop within six months at the latest.
The IUD greatly reduces the amount of bleeding and usually helps with menstrual pain. Typically, with an IUD, your periods are shorter and less frequent and you bleed less. Your period may also stop completely.
Copper IUDs, in turn, increase the amount of menstrual bleeding, so they are not usually suitable for people who suffer from heavy, painful menstruation.
If you have an IUD and your periods have stopped but then come back, contact your gynaecologist. This may indicate that the IUD has been dislodged or removed.
In very rare cases, hormonal IUDs may cause such side effects as breast hypersensitivity, acne or transient ovarian cysts, especially during the initial phase of usage.
The most common side effects of an IUD are increased menstrual bleeding and pain. Your periods may also be prolonged. A slightly increased risk of bacterial vaginosis is also associated with copper IUDs.
The IUD has not been found to have a significant impact on weight.
Hormonal IUDs are not recommended for women who have had breast cancer. The IUD cannot be used if there is a suspected pregnancy, untreated gynaecological inflammation, excessive, bloody discharge from the vagina, or if there is a structural abnormality, malignant tumour or suspected tumour in the uterus.
Copper IUDs increase the amount of menstrual bleeding, so they are not usually suitable for people who suffer from heavy, painful menstruation. The IUD cannot be used if there is a suspected pregnancy, untreated gynaecological inflammation, excessive, bloody discharge from the vagina, or if there is a structural abnormality, malignant tumour or suspected tumour in the uterus.
The IUD comes with strings that allow the IUD to be removed from the uterus. The strings also help to check that the IUD is in place.
You will be able to feel the strings of the IUD, not the IUD itself. If you feel the IUD, you should contact your doctor as the IUD may have been dislodged. If the strings cause discomfort, they can be shortened at a gynaecologist’s appointment.
The IUD may be dislodged or removed. However, this is rare. If the IUD gets dislodged, the strings may feel longer than before or you may be able to feel the IUD. Other symptoms may include pain and unusual discharge, such as additional or excessive discharge. Contact your gynaecologist if you suspect that your IUD has been dislodged.
Yes, you can use a tampon or a menstrual cup with the IUD. However, when using the tampon and menstrual cup, care should be taken not to accidentally pull on the IUD strings as this may dislodge the IUD.
The price of the IUD depends on the product. The price ranges from less than 100 euros to about 150 euros.
If the IUD is prescribed for heavy periods or as part of hormone replacement therapy, it is cheapest to buy it yourself in advance from a pharmacy. In that case, Kela reimbursement will be paid for the price of the IUD, but this only applies to the IUD containing 52 mg levonorgestrel; other IUDs will not be reimbursed by Kela. IUDs bought at Mehiläinen are not eligible for the Kela reimbursement.
The price of an IUD insertion consists of the doctor’s appointment fee, the fee for the equipment required in the insertion of the IUD, the price of the ultrasound scan and the outpatient and Kanta fees.
If the IUD is purchased from Mehiläinen, the price of the IUD is added to the costs. Mehiläinen’s clinics sell the most common types of IUDs.
An anaesthetic or additional staff required in the procedure are subject to a separate fee.
