Women’s Health
Contraception & Family Planning
All of our doctors are able to counsel and prescribe the full range of contraception available.
Universal Contraceptive Service
Inchicore Family Doctors provides a free contraceptive service to women age between 17-35.
Who is eligible?
Currently, all women (GMS/DVC/Private) aged 17-35 who are ordinarily resident in the state are eligible for the scheme, from the date of their 17th birthday to the day before their 36th birthday.
Where a woman is now over 35 but had a contraceptive device fitted before their 35th birthday and is now seeking to have it removed, such removal is also covered under the scheme.
In order to access the scheme, eligible ladies must provide their PPSN when making an appointment.
What types of contraception are covered?
Contraceptive pill, patch and ring
Mirena, Kyleena & Jaydess
Implanon
Depo Provera
Emergency contraception
In order to avail of the scheme, please call us on 01-4166011 to make an appointment
If you are not eligible for this scheme, please click on the link for associated fees:
Cost - see Fees
Cervical Screening
We are a registered practice with the CervicalCheck screening programme, and through that offer free smears for all women aged 25-60. If you are on the Cervical check register, you will be sent an invitation letter through the post when you are due to attend for your next smear.
Check if I am on the CervicalCheck register
Check when my next smear is due
What does my smear result mean?
Any other questions about your cervical smear? Contact us
We also provide smears where necessary for women younger than 25. This will only be done following consultation with a doctor, and there is a small fee - see Fees
A smear test is a sample of cells taken from the neck of the womb (cervix). It is a quick and simple procedure which can be done by your doctor or nurse in a few minutes, and does not require any special preparation or anaesthetic. It is best to have it done about 2 weeks after your period if possible. It is not painful, but there may be a small amount of bleeding for around 24 hours after the procedure. This is completely normal. If you have had bleeding after a smear for longer than 24 hours, contact us.
Cost - see Fees
Crisis Pregnancy
If you've discovered you're pregnant and hadn't planned to be, we understand that this can be very stressful. Our doctors are able to provide confidential and supportive advice on all options available to you.
To speak to one of our doctors, you will need to make an appointment. We are aware that the nature of this appointment is time sensitive. Therefore, when ringing the surgery, please specify - please call us on 01-4166011
Menopause Care
There are lots of treatment options available to manage symptoms of menopause and perimenopause and your doctor can help you develop an individualised plan to navigate your menopause.
Due to the specific nature of this appointment, we allow 30 minutes with the doctor, so when booking, please inform our reception staff to ensure a longer appointment is given.
We would encourage you to complete this patient symptom score before attending and bring it along to your appointment.