Dr Doireann: contraception options to suit every woman

Dr Doireann O'Leary says contraception has been one of the biggest game changers in modern medicine and society

Cork GP, Dr Doireann O'Leary says we owe a huge amount of gender equality progress to contraceptionPicture: Eddie O'Hare

Being a woman in 2020 looks a lot different now than it did even 20 years ago; we’re seeing more and more female leaders and CEOs. We still have room to improve when it comes to gender equality in society and the workplace but progress has been made.

We owe a huge amount of that progress to contraception. Contraception gives women bodily autonomy as well as menstrual cycle predictability. It allows for family planning and facilitates women in pursuing higher education or career progression should they so choose.