Contraception
Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Students who are interested in the contraceptive pill must book their first appointment with the doctor at Student Health even if they have previously seen a doctor elsewhere for this prescription. The doctor will issue you a prescription which you can bring to the pharmacy.
- Students that have seen the doctor at Student Health for their 1st contraceptive script can book a repeat pill appointment with the nurse.
- In order to issue these prescriptions, students must book their appointments with the doctor/nurse in advance. Prescriptions will not be issued without an appointment
- Follow the link for further information on options for the Oral Contraceptive
Options for getting BMI BP for 6 months prescription
Implanon
- Students who are interested in Implanon must book their 1st Implanon appointment with the doctor at Student Health for an initial consultation even if they have discussed this with a doctor elsewhere. Please mention to reception that you are enquiring about Implanon as there are specific doctors who carry out these consultations.
- If the student decides to go ahead and get the Implanon the doctor will give them a prescription which they can bring to the pharmacy.
- The student then needs to book a 2nd Implanon appointment with the same doctor.
- Student Health is unable to facilitate the removal of Implanon. Please ask reception for information on where this can be done.
Depo-Provera Injection
- Students interested in the Depo-Provera injection must book an appointment with a doctor at Student Health for an initial consultation even if they have discussed this with a doctor elsewhere.
- If the student decides to get the Depo-Provera, the doctor will give them a prescription which they can bring to the pharmacy.
- Students that have seen the doctor at Student Health for their 1st script can then book a repeat contraceptive appointment with the nurse.
- Students must book these appointments with the doctor/nurse in advance. Prescriptions will not be issued without an appointment.
Payment
- A telephone consultation with the doctor is €25. However certain contraceptive appointments vary in price.