Dr Michelle Gerber’s expertise and passion lie in well-women’s health. She founded The IUD Women’s Clinic to provide a safe space for women to discuss sensitive issues related to modern contraception and to provide optimal insertion and care of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) including Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs) and subdermal implants (Nexplanon ®). Dr Gerber combines medical knowledge with a holistic approach to empower her patients and support their choices, health and well-being. She received her MD at the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 1985 and is an IUD preceptor for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC). Dr Gerber’s clinic is recognized as a Center of Excellence (www.raiice.ca) for IUD insertion, removal and care and a centre of experience (COE ) for insertion and removals of difficult or non-palpable Nexplanon contraceptive implants . With more than thirty-five years in the field, multiple certifications and a deep commitment to remain on the cutting edge of medical practices, Dr Gerber provides quality, empathetic care.
State of the art contraception care for you and your body
The IUD Women’s Clinic is a welcoming, and discrete space for women. We specialise in IUDs and Nexplanon Contraceptive implants. Conveniently located and carefully designed, we look forward to exploring your well-women’s health and contraception needs. As a center of excellence for the insertion and care of IUDs and Nexplanon subdermal contraceptive implants, you can trust us with your concerns, health and body.
The IUD Women's Clinic is part of the national www.raiice.ca network .
www.raiice.ca is a service established in 2015 . This grew out of a need, identified by a group of Canadian experts passionate about providing intrauterine contraception, (CNIC) with the mission to help patients rapidly and easily access IUDs and Contraceptive implant.
A RAIICE recognised clinic specialises in IUDs and Subdermal contraceptive implants and comprised of skilled health care providers with focused care clinics providing IUD insertions, removals, emergency IUD contraception and Nexplanon subdermal contraceptive device placements and removals of deep or non-palpable implants .
RAIICE clinics offer care in a timely manner , and are committed to continual education and improvement of the care provided. They also train other healthcare providers who want to learn the skills needed to insert and remove an IUD or Nexplanon implant.
Specialized Focus: Dr. Gerber dedicates her clinical practice entirely to contraception, with expertise in IUD and Nexplanon procedures.
Extensive Experience: Since 2014, Dr. Gerber has placed thousands of IUDs. In 2024 alone, she placed 1,600 IUDs and hundreds of Nexplanon implants, reflecting the growing demand for long-acting contraception.
Trusted Expertise: Research shows IUD and Nexplanon procedures are safer and more comfortable when performed by experienced physicians.
Prompt Appointments: Our clinic ensures appointments within 2–3 weeks.
Flexible Scheduling: IUD insertions are performed at any time during your menstrual cycle—no need to wait for your period.
Comprehensive Care: We offer STI screening and Pap testing (when applicable) during IUD insertions or removals.
Comfort-Focused Procedures: We use a cervical block (local anesthetic) to minimize discomfort during IUD insertions and difficult IUD removals.
Pain Management Options: For select cases, we offer oral or inhaled sedation alongside your local anesthetic to ensure your comfort.
IUD Removal Expertise: We specialize in removing IUDs, even when the strings are not visible.
Emergency Contraception Access: We provide timely IUD placement for emergency contraception within 7 days of unprotected sex.
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Simply put , IUDs and Nexplanon® Contraceptive Implants are the most effective long-acting, reversilbe methods of birth control.
Getting pregnant unexpectedly or at the wrong time in a woman’s life can be traumatic, but taking the step toward effective contraception allows you to focus on your personal and career goals without major surprises.
If you’re unsure which IUD to choose or whether Nexplanon® Subdermal Implant is right for you, we’re here to help you decide based on the most up-to-date medical research.
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The SOGC supports the principle of reproductive choice free from coercion, that all women are entitled to have full information and access to the available range of contraceptive options, and the ability to select and utilize the one that is right for them, whether that is an IUD, an implant, a hormonal patch, injection, pill or ring, a barrier method, emergency contraception or a combination of the above.
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The IUD Women's Clinic stands firmly in solidarity with the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) in their unequivocal condemnation of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) as a heinous weapon of war. We endorse the SOGC's commitment to the principles outlined in Resolution 1820 of the United Nations Security Council, which demands the immediate cessation of all acts of sexual violence in conflict.
The widespread and persistent use of CRSV inflicts profound and lasting harm on victims, survivors, their families, and communities. This abhorrent practice violates the shared humanity we all cherish. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation has called upon healthcare professionals globally to unite against CRSV. The SOGC's recent endorsement of the Red Line Initiative in October 2023 is a commendable step in this direction.
As we recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25th and participate in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, we echo the SOGC's call for collective action. In Canada, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6th holds particular significance.
As a healthcare organization, the IUD Women's Clinic reaffirms its commitment to advocating for women's health issues both domestically and globally. We join hands with the SOGC and urge our partner organizations to stand with us in supporting initiatives that aim to end the use of CRSV as a weapon of war.
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