CERVICAL SMEAR

We are registered with the National Cancer Screening Service for the provision of Cervical Smear screening (smear tests).  These are available free of charge and are recommended for all women age 25 -45 every 3 years and for women 46-60 every 5 years. 

Please register on CERVICALCHECK.IE with your PPS number to avail of free Cervical screening or telephone 1800 454555.

Once you receive your invitation letter from Cervical check please contact the surgery to book an appointment with one of our doctors or nurses.

Private smears can also be arranged if you do not qualify under the HSE Cervical Smear Programme.

CONTRACEPTION

A full range of contraception options are offered at the surgery including Mirena, Jayden and Implanon insertion.

A free contraceptive service is now available to all women aged 17-30 as well as to Medical card and GP visit card holders aged 14-64.

FAMILY PLANNING AND FERTILITY

A full family planning service is available including preconception counselling, infertility advice and pregnancy testing.

ANTENATAL & POSTNATAL CARE

Under the HSE Mother and Infant scheme, antenatal visits are free to expectant mothers and include a free 2 week and 6-week check for mother and baby.  Shared care is combined with hospital Obstetricians at Cork University Maternity Hospital.   Antenatal classes are available via the HSE.

BREAST SCREENING

Mammograms are available through Breast check for women aged 50-64 free of charge every two years. Breast examinations and referrals can be arranged.

MENOPAUSE

Perimenopause, Menopause and Osteoporosis advice and treatment available.