Mayo hospital selected as key centre to advance gynaecology services

Mayo University Hospital has been selected as one of the nine centres in the country in relation to the advancement of significant initiatives in gynaecology services nationally.

These include establishing or expanding services across the nine see and treat ambulatory gynaecology clinics in 2021 and additional fertility hubs.

Stated Health Minister Stephen Donnelly: "We are establishing and expanding services across gynaecology clinics in Dublin, Drogheda, Waterford, Wexford, Letterkenny, Portlaoise and counties Kerry and Mayo.

"It is estimated that approximately 70% of general gynaecology referrals are suitable for management in the ambulatory setting.

"This would include conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding and chronic pelvic pain.

"In addition, care available in the ambulatory setting could encompass common investigations such as pelvic ultrasound, and diagnostic hysteroscopy as well as minor procedures, including cervical and endometrial polypectomy, and intrauterine device insertion, removal and replacement.

"We are establishing two new regional fertility hubs in Nenagh General Hospital and Galway this year, bringing the total number to six, one for each of our six hospital groups.

"The budget for this year also provided for a dedicated multi-annual €5 million women’s health fund to implement a programme of actions arising from the very positive work of the women’s health task force."