Women's Health

We look after all aspects of Women's Health, at all ages, including:

  • Cervical Smears
  • Contraception
  • Infertility 
  • Breast Care
  • Sexual Health Advice and STI checks
  • Antenatal and Postnatal Care
  • Menopause 
  • Menstruation issues

Breast Check

Breast Cancer is the most common female cancer in Ireland. Breast screening helps find cancer at an early stage. The National Breast Check Service  is a government funded programme which provides screening for woman aged 50 to 69. You can register for Breast Check here. If you are not aged between 50 and 69 and are worried about any symptoms you might have, please make an appointment at reception. 

It is important to be breast aware. This means knowing what is normal for you, so you'll notice any unusual changes. The earlier you notice a change the better. If cancer is found early, treatment is more likely to be successful. You should check your breasts at least once a month. Watch the video below to find out how to check your breasts.

Cervical Smears

Cervical Smears are provided free of charge to women aged 25 to 60, to check the health of the cervix. If you have received your Cervical Check letter please contact reception to make an appointment. Find more information about Cervical screening here. To check if you are registered and/or due for Cervical check please check here. 

Sexual Health and Contraception

We provide a full range of contraceptive services and sexual health advice. During your consultation we will discuss all options and help you choose the right method for you.  We also offer sexual health advice including STI screening and support. Make an appointment with your GP to discuss your options.

How to get free contraception.

Free contraception is available to women and people with a uterus who need prescription or emergency contraception. 

To access free contraception, you need to:

  • be age 17 to 31 - this will be extended to 35 year olds on 1 July 2024
  • live in Ireland
  • have a PPS number

You do not need a medical card to access this service.

Make an appointment at reception to discuss your options for contraception with the Doctor.

You do not have to pay for the visit or the prescriptions you get for approved products. Talk to the doctor about the prescriptions that are included in this service.

What costs are covered?

The costs covered include:

  • GP appointments - to talk about contraception options and for repeat prescriptions when needed

  • any prescriptions given by your doctor - these will be given free of charge at participating pharmacies

  • your choice of contraception - from the types covered below

  • fittings and removals of implants and IUDs or IUSs (coils)

  • any check-ups or other follow up care needed, relating to your implant or coil

  • emergency contraception (morning after pill)

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Types of contraception covered?

There are many types of contraception covered by this service. You may need to experiment to find what works best for you. Emergency contraception is also covered. You can choose from a range of contraception listed below. These include short-acting contraceptives and long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs).

Short-acting contraceptives

Short-acting contraceptives are are types of contraception that depend on you remembering to take or use them regularly or each time you have sex. These include the:

  • progesterone only and combined contraceptive (the pill)

  • contraceptive patch

  • contraceptive ring

LARCs

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are types of contraception that you do not have to remember to take everyday. These include the:

  • Implanon

  •  Depo Injection 


More information about sexual health and contraception can be found here.


The content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don't hesitate to get in touch.