WOMEN’S HEALTH AND FAMILY PLANNING
At Waterways Medical Care, we pride ourselves on our extensive women’s health and family planning services.
Some of the women’s health issues we deal with include:
Cervical Checks
CervicalCheck is the national cervical screening programme that provides free smear tests to women between the ages of 25 to 60. Once you are of age, CervicalCheck will send you a letter inviting you to book a smear test with your GP. A smear test detects any changes in the cells of your cervix. If you wish to book a smear test, please call us.
Breast Checks
A breast check involves your GP giving you an examination to determine if there are any irregularities in your breast tissue. If you come across anything in a self-examination that seems out of the ordinary, contact us to book a breast check with our doctor.
Menopause
If you suspect you may be experiencing some symptoms of menopause, feel free to book an appointment with us to undergo an examination. If it is confirmed you are going through menopause, we can provide you with some helpful advice to guide you through the process.
Osteoporosis
Statistically women are more likely than men to get osteoporosis. At Waterways Medical Centre, we can diagnose and offer guidance on the issue.
Depression
There are many unique aspects that contribute to depression in women. It is a condition that women are more prone to than their male counterparts. If you find yourself struggling, we can supply a supportive and understanding environment in which to offer you direction.
Sexual health
Sexual health in women is of the utmost importance. We offer advice on varying women’s sexual health issues such as organ health and STI’s.
Family Planning
At Waterways Medical Centre, we offer an extensive family planning service. Some of the matters we deal with include:
Contraception
We can offer advice on many forms of contraception and discuss which may be best for you and your needs.
Fertility Advice
Whether you are planning to get pregnant or having difficulty doing so, we can offer you advice on how to proceed and formulate a shared plan based on your situation.
Pregnancy
If you think you may be pregnant, please make an appointment with us so our doctor may carry out a pregnancy test. If your pregnancy is confirmed, we can offer you guidance on formulating your pregnancy plan.
Reproductive Health
If you have any reproductive health issues, make an appointment with us and we can carry out any necessary examinations in addition to assisting you with any queries you have.
Out of hours service
If you require immediate medical attention , please contact KDOC on 1890 599 362. Before you call, ensure you have the following details to hand:
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The name of your GP
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Your medical card number (if applicable)
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What the medical problem you’re experiencing seems to be
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How long you have been experiencing symptoms and how severe they are
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Information on any other medication you may be taking
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Information on any other long standing medical issues
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Listed here are just some of the varying women’s health and family planning issues we address on a regular basis. If your issue is not listed above, don’t worry. Simply call us on (045) 85 3814 to make an appointment and our doctor will happily assist you.