This page provides information on the costs of sexual and reproductive health services at both IFPA clinics.
Updated February 2021.
| General Services | |
|---|---|
| Repeat appointment | €65 |
| Contraceptive coil consultation/student consultation | €60/€45 |
| Insertion – Hormonal coil (Mirena/Kyleena/Jaydess) | €195 |
| Insertion – Copper coil | €195 |
Contents
How much is Kyleena in Ireland?
**There is a purchase cost for Mirena, Kyleena and Implanon of approximately €114 at pharmacies (under the Drug Payment Scheme).
How much does IUD cost in Ireland?
Initial consultation with your GP — normally between €50 and €60. Cost of LARC device — the Mirena Coil costs €144 on drug payment scheme, to which everyone is entitled. Fitting of device — from €100.
How much does contraception cost in Ireland?
The contraceptive pill costs between €5 and €8 per pack and a consultation for a three- to six-month prescription costs €60, and €45 for repeat.
Is birth control free in Ireland?
In today’s Budget, it was announced that the contraceptive pill will be free of charge for women in that age cohort, but individuals will have to continue to pay the €1.50 prescription charge. The cost of fitting and removing long-term contraception such as implants will also be free.
How much is the Kyleena?
If you do not have health insurance, or if Kyleena is not covered by your insurance, the cost of Kyleena is $999.28.
How much does it cost to get Implanon removed?
Getting your birth control implant — also called Nexplanon — can cost anywhere between $0 and $1,300. Implant removal can cost between $0 and $300.
How effective is the Kyleena coil?
Studies are not available comparing Kyleena to Mirena. Looking at each drug individually, Kyleena’s information states that the Kyleena IUD is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy for each year of use. Over five years, it is 98.5% effective.
How can I get free contraception in Ireland?
If you have a medical card, you are entitled to free GP services including contraceptive advice and prescriptions for contraceptive drugs and devices. There is a prescription charge for items you get from pharmacies under the medical card scheme.
Do you have to pay for IUD?
Getting an IUD costs anywhere between $0 to $1,300. That’s a pretty wide range, but the good news is that IUDs can be free or low cost with many. Prices can also vary depending on which kind you get. The price of an IUD includes medical exams, getting the IUD put in, and follow-up visits.
When is contraception free in Ireland?
gov.ie – Minister Donnelly secures free contraception for women aged between 17-25 years in Budget 2022.
Are condoms illegal in Ireland?
The new legislation made non-medical contraceptives (condoms and spermicides) available without prescriptions to people over 18 at pharmacies; it also allowed for the distribution of these contraceptives at doctors’ offices, hospitals and family planning clinics.
Will condoms be free in Ireland?
The National Condom Distribution Service (NCDS) distributes free condoms and lubricant sachets to services working directly with population groups who may be at increased risk of unplanned pregnancy, HIV or STIs. This service is managed by the Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme, HSE Health and Wellbeing.
Where can I get free contraception?
You can get free contraception and condoms from:
- most GP surgeries (talk to your GP or practice nurse)
- community contraceptive clinics.
- some genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics.
- sexual health clinics (these offer contraceptive and STI testing services)
- some young people’s services.
Does the Kyleena IUD cause weight gain?
In general, intrauterine devices (IUDs) generally do not cause weight gain. Studies have shown that copper IUDs (ParaGard) do not cause any weight gain, and hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Skyla, Kyleena, Liletta) only cause weight gain in about 5% of women.
Can hormonal IUD cause weight gain?
Most available IUDs contain hormones called progestins that help prevent pregnancy. Gaining weight after getting an IUD could be due to water retention and bloating, rather than a gain in body fat. Two brands of hormonal IUDs, Mirena and Liletta, mention weight gain as a potential side effect.
Is an IUD healthier than the pill?
Both the pill and IUDs are extremely effective in preventing pregnancy. The IUD is 99% effective, while the pill is 91% effective. The reason the pill is sometimes less effective is due to improper use, such as failure to take it regularly.
Will I lose weight after removing my Implanon?
After removal, you notice your energy levels return to normal. This increase in energy may leave some people more motivated to exercise, and, within a few months after removal, they may lose a few pounds.
Where can I get my Implanon removed for free?
Where can I get my Nexplanon removed near me? You can get your birth control implant removed at your local Planned Parenthood health center. Make an appointment online or call 1-800-230-PLAN. Nexplanon works for up to 5 years, and a nurse or doctor must remove it.
How expensive is birth control without?
Without insurance, birth control can cost up to $50 for the pill, $300 for the implant, and up to $1,300 for an IUD. An appointment with a doctor or nurse may be necessary to get a prescription for the pill. This visit can cost anywhere between $35 and $250.
Does Kyleena affect your mood?
In clinical studies of adult women using Kyleena, up to 4.4% had symptoms of depression. It’s not known how many women had symptoms of depression while taking drugs other than Kyleena in these studies. Anxiety wasn’t reported in clinical studies of Kyleena.
