Full STI Screen includes samples taken and tested for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis and a cervical smear for women.

Results can be posted, phoned or emailed for confidentiality.

Contraceptive Services

Combined Pill
This is the popular form of contraception. Containing oestrogen and progestogen, the combined pill is greater than 99% effective when taken correctly. It is a prescription drug requiring attendance with doctor every 6 months for a blood pressure check.

Mini–Pill
Progestogen-Only Pill There are also pills which have progestogen only and no oestrogen. The mini- pill is greater than 99% effective. The progestogen-only pill is ideal for women who for various medical reasons cannot take the combined pill. These include breast feeding mothers. Also it is a suitable alternative for older women.

Depo-Provera
Injectable Contraception Only one type is available in Ireland, it is called Depo-Provera. contains a It can be used by women who cannot use other methods of hormonal contraception. The Depo- Provera must be administered every 12 weeks.

Mirena Coil
The Mirena coil is an excellent form of contraception.It consists of a plastic T-shaped coil containing progestogen. The coil is inserted day 3-7 of your menstrual cycle. An added benefit is that the Mirena also is very effective at treating heavy painful periods In fact some women may have no periods at all. The Mirena is effective for 5 years after insertion. Unfortunately we do not currently provide this service.

Implanon
Implanon is a single rod implant providing up to 3 years contraceptive protection with greater than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Active ingredient of Implanon is the progestogen Etonogestrel.

If you are not using other forms of contraception Implanon should be inserted between Day 1-5, but at the latest on Day 5 of your cycle. (Day 1 being the 1st day of your period)

If changing from a combined hormonal contraceptive (combined oral contraceptive (COC), vaginal ring, or transdermal patch) Implanon should be inserted preferably on the day after the last pill.

If changing from a progestagen-only-method (minipill, injectable, a different implant, or from a progestagen-releasing intrauterine system [IUS])

Implanon may be inserted any day when the woman is switching from a minipill, when another implant is due to be removed, or when you are due your next Depo- Provera or progesterone injection

Following childbirth Implanon should be inserted on day 21-28 after delivery. If the implant is inserted later than day 21- 28 then you need to use extra precautions for first 7 days after your implant is inserted. If you have been sexually active then a pregnancy test should be carried out or wait for your next period before the implant is inserted.

It is inserted subdermally in the inside of the upper arm by a trained healthcare professional. If you are right handed then the Implanon is inserted into your left upper arm. If you are left handed then it is inserted into the right arm. Local anaesthetic is injected to numb the area. Then the implant is inserted, the procedure is like an injection.

Contraceptive Patch
Evra is the only contraceptive patch currently available on the market. A patch is applied every week for three weeks. Again it is very reliable, more than 99% effective.

Emergency Contraception - Levonelle
If you have had sex and did not use contraception, or if you think your contraception did not work you can use emergency contraception. This should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. The earlier you take it the better. This is available after a consultation with your doctor.

All consultations are confidential

Please contact 01 2000 500 to schedule an appointment.
Consultation fee €65. Six monthly 'Pill Check' €55

Combined Pill & Mini Pill

Depo Provera Injection

Mirena Coil

implanon

Contraceptive Patch

Emergency Contraception