Project Description
Women’s Health
Cervical Check
Free smears are available for those registered with Cervical Check.
Private smears available, subject to charge
Smears are normally undertaken by either the practice nurse by appointment.
Cervical Check – the HSE National Cervical Screening Programme offers free cervical screening to women aged between 25 and 60.
If you have ever been sexually active, you should have regular cervical screening tests. This includes women in same-sex relationships.
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.
Depending on your age, you should have a test:
- Every 3 years if you are aged 25 to 29 years
- Every 5 years if you are aged 30 to 65 years
Some women may need more frequent screening. We will let you know if you do You have to ring or register online, then contact us for an appointment.
Register online http://www.cervicalcheck.ie
Freephone information line: 1800 45 45 55
Email: info@cervicalcheck.ie
Cervical Check – The National Cervical Screening Programme, PO Box 161, Limerick.
Contraceptive advice and services
Contraceptive Pills
Contraceptive Patch
Implanon Insertion and Removal
Depot Injectable Contraceptive – Depo Provera
Emergency Contraception – Morning After Pill
Mirena/Copper Coil
Mirena Coil Insertions and Removals
Family Planning
Pregnancy Tests
Pre Pregnancy Care
Fertility investigations and referrals where necessary
Antenatal & Postnatal Care
Care for mother and baby during pregnancy and also 2 + 6 week checks after delivery.
Female Health
Breast examination
Bone Density Screening Referrals (DEXA)
Continence problems
Menopause – the “Change”
Sexual Health
STI screening
ABBEY FIGURES
| GENERAL PRACTITIONERS | 4 |
| REGISTRAR | 1 |
| NURSES | 3 |
| STAFF MEMBERS | 13 |
| CONSULTATION ROOMS | 6 |
| SURGICAL ROOMS | 1 |
OPENING HOURS
| Monday – Friday | 9:00 – 13:00 |
| 14:00 – 17:30 |