If you have any concerns about lumps/ bumps unusual vaginal discharges, problems with your menstrual cycle etc. Please come to discuss your concerns with one of our experienced doctors in one of our Health Centres. Both male and female doctors have a lot of experience in this area. If however you would prefer to speak to a female doctor just advise the secretary when making your appointment.
Emergency contraception is free and generally available from your local pharmacy without prescription except for the copper coil and in certain medical circumstances a GP review is needed. Please access the following link for information and available choices:
If you need more information or are unsure about anything, please call the health centre and we can book an appointment with a nurse or GP if needed. Contact | TU Dublin
It is important that everyone is breast aware. This means knowing what is normal for you so that if any unusual change occurs, you will recognise it. Remember that most breast changes are not cancer and are harmless. Get into the habit of looking at and feeling your breasts ideally monthly, not around the time of your period or just before as the breasts can feel different at these times. Did you know male breast cancer accounts 1% of all breast cancer?
How to check your breasts - HSE.ie
Did you know male breast cancer accounts 1% of all breast cancer?
What should I do if I notice any changes? Contact us or your own GP.
Other Resources: CoppaFeel! | Check Your Chest | Breast Cancer Awareness Charity
If you think you might be pregnant and not sure what to do next please book to see one of the nurses or GP’s - we can also do a pregnancy test for you. Contact | TU Dublin
If you are pregnant and need antenatal care please book in with your family GP, please see the link below for maternity management information. In combination with a maternity hospital your family GP can provide care for you throughout your pregnancy. Maternity and Infant Care Scheme - HSE.ie
Every woman who is pregnant and ordinarily resident in Ireland is entitled to maternity care- Benefits and entitlements relating to birth and children (citizensinformation.ie)
Every woman who is pregnant and ordinarily resident in Ireland is entitled to maternity care- Entitlements.
See a list of Public Maternity Hospitals.
Remember all our files are completely confidential. They are not linked into the main University computer system. We will never disclose any of your medical information without prior consent from you.
Unplanned Pregnancy please contact the health centre on 01 2205700 if you would like to make an appointment with a nurse or doctor to discuss. For all information and resources including counselling for an unplanned pregnancy and all options available please access this link Unplanned pregnancy - HSE.ie
Please access this link for all contraceptive choices including the scheme for free contraception from 17-30 years. Contraception - sexualwellbeing.ie
This is available PRIVATELY in the Health Centres for those not eligible for the HSE programme, it is not free in these cases. HPV Vaccine - HSE.ie. It is NOT covered by the HSE. There is a cost for the vaccine.
For current information regarding vaccine availability and current vaccine campaigns , please see HPV vaccine catch-up programme - HSE.ie Please note the current Laura Brennan vaccine catch up campaign ends in December 2023
Everyone with a cervix from the age of 25years can sign up for the Cervical Check programme, to test for HPV the Human Papilloma Virus. What cervical screening is - HSE.ie
This is a free service and an appointment can be made in any participating GP practice or Well Woman Clinic. If someone has symptoms it's important to see your GP in between screens eg irregular bleeding including those not eligible under the age of 25 years.
Who should have a screen?
Women aged 25 to 65 should have a regular Cervical screen test and continue to have regular screens after the menopause, until they are invited to exit the programme. It should be taken every 3 years from the age of 25-30 and every 5 years from the age of 30-65 years unless otherwise indicated.
If you are not in the above age group and have any concerns or queries, please make an appt with a nurse in either health centre to discuss the matter. More information.
Contraception
The Student Health Centre provides free contraception consultations with our GP’s, you are welcome to speak with one of the nurses too. Contraception is now free for 17- 30 year olds see link for information Contraception (citizensinformation.ie)
If you are sexually active and do not want to become pregnant please make an appointment to discuss your options with one of the doctors or nurses.
For choices and information on available contraception please access Online resources:
- Types of contraception
- Think you might not remember to take your pill on time? Think again.
- Contraception - sexualwellbeing.ie
- Contraception - spunout