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Women's health
Contraceptive Services
We provide advice and care for a wide range of contraceptive options
- Contraceptive Pills ( COCP & POP)
- Contraceptive Patch
- Contraceptive Ring – Nuva Ring
- Depot Injectable Contraceptive – Depo Provera
- Implanon Insertions and Removals
- Emergency Contraception – Morning After Pill
Family Planning & Fertility
Pre-conception counselling –
(Your doctor’s advice at least three months prior to your intention of becoming pregnant is recommended).
Fertility advice including investigation and referral where necessary
Pregnancy tests
Ante Natal & Postnal Care
| Number of weeks pregnant | Visit to GP | Visit to maternity Hospital / Obstetrician |
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| Before 12 weeks |
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| Before 20 weeks |
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| 24 weeks |
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| 28 weeks | * Unless 1st pregnancy | * (in case of first pregnancy) |
| 30 weeks |
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| 32 Weeks |
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| 34 Weeks |
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| 36 weeks |
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| 37 Weeks |
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| 38 Weeks |
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| 39 weeks |
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| 40 Weeks |
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Birth of Baby
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| 2 Weeks post natal (for baby) |
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| 6 weeks post natal (for both mum and baby) |
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Female Health
- Breast examination
- Bone Density Screening Referrals (DEXA)
- Continence problems
- Menopause – the “Change”
- Sexual Health
- STI screening
Breast Screening
BreastCheck screening is for women without symptoms; we urge any woman who has any concerns to visit her family doctor/GP immediately even if she has had a recent mammogram. We also encourage all women to remain breast aware between or after screenings and to check for any symptoms or changes in their breasts.
BreastCheck is a Government-funded programme providing breast screening and invites women aged 50 to 64 for a free mammogram on an area-by-area basis every two years. The aim of BreastCheck is to reduce deaths from breast cancer by finding and treating the disease at an early stage.
We encourage all women who receive a BreastCheck invitation to attend their appointment. Women who have any concerns regarding their appointment can contact BreastCheck Freephone 1800 45 45 55 or online at http://www.breastcheck.ie/
Cervical Check
Cervical Check, the National Cervical Screening Programme, provides free smear tests to woman aged 25 to 60. A smear test is a simple procedure that only takes minutes and is the most effective way to detect changes in the cells of the cervix. To access CervicalCheck services, if you have not done so already, you need to register online, then contact us for an appointment.
Register online http://www.cervicalcheck.ie
Free phone information line: 1800 45 45 55
Cervical Check – the national Cervical Screening Programme, PO Box 161, Co Limerick.
Prior to attending your appointment with us, please read the follow information