Women's Health at
Tuam Family Practice
♀️ Contraception & Menopause Care
✓ Friendly, expert care from our GPs and practice nurse — from choosing the right contraception, to coil and implant fitting, to support through perimenopause and menopause.
Call 093 70494 to book
✓ Coil fitting – Mirena® & Kyleena®
✓ Implanon® implant insertion & removal
✓ Dedicated menopause clinic
✓ Free Contraception Scheme provider
Contraception services
We offer a full range of contraception, with time to talk through your options so you can choose what suits you best.
Hormonal coil (IUS)
We fit Mirena® and Kyleena® coils in the practice. These small devices sit in the womb and give highly effective contraception for several years. Mirena® can also help with heavy periods and can be used as part of HRT.
Contraceptive implant
We insert and remove the Implanon® implant — a small, flexible rod placed under the skin of the upper arm. It lasts up to three years and is one of the most effective methods available.
Other methods
Combined and progestogen-only pills
Contraceptive patch and vaginal ring
Contraceptive injection
Emergency contraception
Coil and implant removals and replacements
Free Contraception Scheme
If you are aged 17 to 35 (from your 17th birthday up to the day before your 36th) and live in Ireland, your contraception care with us is free under the HSE scheme. This includes:
Consultations with your GP about contraception
Prescriptions for your chosen method
Coil and implant fitting, removal and check-ups
You do not need a medical card. Just bring your PPS number.
Coil or implant fitting: what to expect
You'll usually have a short consultation first to discuss the method and check it's right for you.
Fitting is done in a longer, dedicated appointment — please tell reception it's for a coil or implant fitting.
We need to be sure you are not pregnant, so please use reliable contraception or avoid sex from the start of your last period until your appointment.
Have something to eat beforehand. For a coil, taking a simple painkiller about an hour before can help.
Menopause clinic
Hot flushes, poor sleep, low mood, brain fog, irregular periods? Perimenopause and menopause affect every woman differently. Our menopause clinic gives you the time to talk it through and agree a plan that works for you.
Assessment
Full review of your symptoms and health history
Perimenopause and early menopause
Bone, heart and breast health
Treatment options
HRT – tablets, patches, gels and sprays
Mirena® coil as part of HRT
Vaginal oestrogen for dryness and urinary symptoms
Non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle advice
Ongoing support
Follow-up reviews to fine-tune your treatment
Contraception advice during perimenopause
Advice on when and how to stop contraception
Free HRT
HRT products are free from participating pharmacies if you have a medical card or are registered for the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS). If you don't have a DPS card, you can apply online at hse.ie. Please note that menopause consultations are not covered by the scheme.
Book an appointment
Book through the Pippo app or call reception on 093 70494.
When booking a coil or implant fitting, or a menopause consultation, please let reception know so we can give you the right length of appointment.
Fees
Contraception care for ages 17–35: free under the HSE scheme.
Other consultations and fittings: [PRIVATE FEES – please ask reception].
If you are unwell or need urgent care, please contact the practice or, out of hours, WestDoc. In an emergency call 112 or 999.
