A momentous milestone in the evolution of women’s healthcare in Ireland Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD, has launched the National Framework for the Management of Endometriosis in Ireland. This is a momentous milestone in the evolution of women’s healthcare in Ireland. The framework establishes, for the first time, a defined clinical care pathway […]
1 month ago
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 10 percent of Irish women of reproductive age. Due to the absence of a regular menstrual cycle, some women suffering from PCOS may find it difficult to conceive naturally. We caught up with Mikey O’Brien, Clinic Manager at Sims IVF, and asked him to share five things we all should […]
4 months ago
She admitted she was scared of sex and penises because of the condition By Hannah Robinson A woman has opened up about suffering from the debilitating condition vaginismus, which left her scared of sex and penises. Alyne Tamir was raised in a strict Mormon household that forbids sex outside of wedlock and married a man […]
5 months ago
Attending your smear test can be quite an overwhelming experience We are all aware of the importance of regular smear test appointments. However, fear, stigma, and a lack of support are stopping some women from attending their appointments. According to Kate McCue, Senior Associate in Medical Negligence at Simpson Millar, the system isn’t always helping women. […]
6 months ago
Drinking coffee can make your period symptoms worse We need coffee to get through the day, but it could be the one beverage to avoid when you have your period. We love a good mug of coffee, with the average Irish woman drinking three cups of coffee a day, but are we making ourselves feel […]
6 months ago
What you should know about dense breasts Women in Ireland are all too familiar with the never-ending fight we’re facing when it comes to our healthcare. So many of us have been forced to fight our corner when doctors fail to take us seriously and it’s something we’ll likely face for years to come. We […]
10 months ago