Contraception
Family Planning is a very personal and important issue. We therefore strive to give appropriate advice on types and suitability of various contraceptive methods with sensitivity and tact.
Contraception Advice
Our doctors can discuss a wide range of contraceptive options which are available to women and men. These include contraceptive pills, injections (DepoProvera), implants (Implanon), intra-uterine devices (Mirena Coil),other devices (Evra Patch, Nuva Ring), and permanent procedures such as vasectomy and female sterilization.
The Doctor can go through each option and give advice on which may be the most suitable option.
Implanon Insertion
This is a small plastic device containing a low dose of hormone which is released slowly over three years. It is inserted into the upper arm and should be removed or replaced after three years. Again this procedure can take 30 minutes so please advise reception staff of this when making your appointment.
Mirena Coil Insertion
This is an intra-uterine system containing a low dose of hormone which is gradually released over a period of five years. After this it needs to be removed or replaced.
Emergency Contraception
All our doctors can offer advice regarding the need and the options for emergency contraception. The "morning after pill" can in fact be taken up to five days after unprotected intercourse.
Vasectomy Advice
Vasectomy is a permanent procedure performed under anaesthetic, we can advise you regarding this procedure and refer you for it.
We recommend the following sites for further information on contraception
HSE Website "Think Contraception" for information on all your contraceptive options and other things to be considered when thinking about contraception
UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health for detailed information of indications and contraindications for each contraceptive depending on your individual characteristics
Contraception Advice
Our doctors can discuss a wide range of contraceptive options which are available to women and men. These include contraceptive pills, injections (DepoProvera), implants (Implanon), intra-uterine devices (Mirena Coil),other devices (Evra Patch, Nuva Ring), and permanent procedures such as vasectomy and female sterilization.
The Doctor can go through each option and give advice on which may be the most suitable option.
Implanon Insertion
This is a small plastic device containing a low dose of hormone which is released slowly over three years. It is inserted into the upper arm and should be removed or replaced after three years. Again this procedure can take 30 minutes so please advise reception staff of this when making your appointment.
Mirena Coil Insertion
This is an intra-uterine system containing a low dose of hormone which is gradually released over a period of five years. After this it needs to be removed or replaced.
Emergency Contraception
All our doctors can offer advice regarding the need and the options for emergency contraception. The "morning after pill" can in fact be taken up to five days after unprotected intercourse.
Vasectomy Advice
Vasectomy is a permanent procedure performed under anaesthetic, we can advise you regarding this procedure and refer you for it.
We recommend the following sites for further information on contraception
HSE Website "Think Contraception" for information on all your contraceptive options and other things to be considered when thinking about contraception
UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health for detailed information of indications and contraindications for each contraceptive depending on your individual characteristics