NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives plan to strike from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July. Patient safety is our priority and our hospitals will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments unless we have contacted you directly to reschedule.
The gynaecology procedure unit (GPU) provides gynaecology services and minor procedures in an outpatient clinic at the Riverside wing of Christchurch Hospital.
To contact the GPU, phone: 03 378 6386
The gynaecology procedure unit is at:
Level 4, Riverside
Christchurch Hospital
2 Riccarton Ave
Christchurch
We offer a range of gynaecological services including:
An IUD (intrauterine device) is a type of long-acting reversible contraceptive that goes into your uterus.
Referral for an IUD is from your general practice (GP) or a gynaecologist.
Intrauterine contraceptive device
Mirena, Consumer Medicine Information (PDF) — Medsafe
The contraceptive implant is a form of long-acting reversible contraception for women.
Referral for a contraceptive implant is from your general practice (GP) or a gynaecologist.
Contraceptive implant — Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
Jadelle, Consumer Medicine Information (PDF) — Medsafe
An endometrial biopsy (pipelle) is a short procedure to check the lining of your uterus for abnormal cells.
Referral for an endometrial biopsy is from your general practice (GP) or a gynaecologist.
Endometrial biopsy — Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
Referral for surgical management of early pregnancy loss (miscarriage) is by the early pregnancy assessment service.
We provide early medical abortion (up to 10 weeks), early surgical abortion (up to 14 weeks) and later surgical abortion (from 14 weeks).
You can be referred to the GPU by your healthcare provider including:
For abortion services you can make an appointment without a referral.
