Sexual Health Screen

Drogheda Medical Clinic are pleased to offer a Sexual Health Screening Service, which guarantees to respect the integrity and confidentiality of each patient. This discreet service offers full sexual health screens and emergency contraception.  You will be looked after by our team in a friendly, relaxed and confidential setting.

Screening Involves

A consultation by a doctor or our nurse who will take:
urine sample – tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea
blood sample – for H.I.V, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Syphilis

Please Note
Depending on your symptoms, you may have swabs taken.
Patients are advised not to pass urine for at least 2 hours before the screen in order to attain the optimal urine sample for testing.
If you are worried about a particular exposure, and you have NO symptoms, it is advised to leave 2 weeks before you are screened.

If you have any symptoms please make contact with us to make an urgent appointment at  – 041  9833684

Emergency Contraception

The Morning After Pill:    The morning after pill (M.A.P.) is a tablet containing a hormone called progesterone which can prevent pregnancy.  It is available 5 days a week Monday to Friday 8:30am until 5:30pm.  . It can work up to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. This should not be used as a form of contraception and cannot be taken more than once in the same cycle.

COPPER T –  IUD:     The Copper T IUD can, in some instances, be used as an emergency contraceptive when the time frame for use of the morning after pill has been exceeded (greater than 5 days).  An IUD is a small, T-shaped plastic device that is wrapped in copper.  The IUD is inserted into your uterus by your doctor.