Women's Health
At Suffolk Street Surgery, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique health needs of women. Our services support women’s health and well-being throughout their lives.
Reproductive Health
Contraception
Individuals aged 17–35* are entitled to free contraception services. All you need is your PPS number. Please make an appointment with our nurse or doctor for more information.
Note: This age range has changed recently. Please check the HSE website to confirm eligibility.
We offer a variety of contraceptive options, including both short- and long-acting methods, such as:
- Contraceptive pills (e.g. Ovreena, Yasmin)
- Contraceptive patch (e.g. EVRA)
- Contraceptive ring (e.g. NuvaRing)
- Intrauterine coils (e.g. Mirena, Kyleena, Jaydess, Copper Coil)
- Contraceptive injection (e.g. Depo-Provera)
- Contraceptive implant (e.g. Implanon)
Our team provides personalised advice to help you choose the best method for your needs.
Menstrual Health
Menstrual Disorders
We diagnose and treat conditions such as:
- Irregular periods
- Heavy bleeding
- Painful menstrual cycles
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Cervical check
Cervical Screening
We participate in CervicalCheck, the National Cervical Screening Programme, which provides free smear tests for women aged 25–65.
- A simple procedure that takes only minutes
- Detects pre-cancerous changes in cervical cells
- Performed by our experienced nurses to ensure comfort
Call us to book your smear test, or visit CervicalCheck to check your eligibility using your PPS number.
Menopause
Many women will experience menopause symptoms for a significant portion of their lives.
Book a dedicated menopause consultation to review:
- Mental, physical, and sexual health
- Cardiovascular checkup
- Bone health
- Breast cancer risk assessment
- Lifestyle assessment
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options (and alternatives)
Antenatal Care
From prenatal care to postnatal support, we can support your healthy pregnancy journey.
We are happy to provide shared care with your chosen hospital or community midwife through the HSE Combined Care Scheme.
Fertility
Facing difficulties with conception can be stressful. We offer:
- Initial investigations and management of fertility issues
- Examinations and blood tests
- Referrals for scanning, if needed
- Semen analysis for men
- Specialist care referrals, including the Regional Fertility Hub
Breast Health
Our doctors provide clinical breast exams for any concerns and can refer patients for mammograms to ensure early breast cancer detection.