• Peak flow monitoring.

• Inhaler technique discussed.

• Medication review.

Advice regarding:

• Contraception (12-month check for patients who take the contraceptive pill. Six months’ prescription issued between checks).

• Menopause.

• Pre-menstrual problems.

• Breast awareness (not examination).

• Pre-conceptual advice.

• Cervical smears.

A cervical smear test detects any pre-cancerous changes in the neck of the womb and could help save your life. If you are aged between 25 and 50 years you are encouraged to have a test every three years. (Five-yearly between 50 and 65.).

– Contraception counselling, initiation and review. We can offer advice about any form of contraception.

– Requests for appointments for emergency contraception should be dealt with that day.

– Consultation for advice about termination of pregnancy should be available within a few days.

– Sexual health advice and testing – we are happy to offer confidential advice – a comprehensive sexual health service is provided by Locala – see below for appointment and contact details.

– Services that require specialist clinic review (not performed at our practice) include contraceptive implant fitting and removal, contraceptive coil fitting – please ask if further information is required.

Contraception, sexual health and genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinics in Kirklees are provided by Locala Sexual Health. We offer friendly, free and confidential sexual health services at Princess Royal Health Centre and Dewsbury Health Centre.

Call to make an appointment or find your nearest drop-in session or check here for clinic times and locations.

030 3330 9981

– https://www.locala.org.uk/your-healthcare/sexual-health/kirklees-sexual-health/