Women's Health

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Sad teen with a phone in her bedroom
S 'Revenge porn' is a victim-blaming term, time to change it
'The images he took were embarrassing — me bent over a sink with all my rolls of fat — they were intended to humiliate me. And the word revenge implies I did something wrong. I didn’t'

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Campaigners demand 'the truth' about forced symphysiotomies
Campaigners demand 'the truth' about forced symphysiotomies
A landmark United Nations Human Rights Committee judgement which called for Ireland to launch criminal investigations into forced symphysiotomies is an important step towards truth for survivors, campaigners say.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

HEALTH Contraception 4
Women's Council pushing for expansion of free contraception scheme
The NWCI’s submission is calling for a €45m investment in the roll-out of the scheme to include 26- to 35-year-olds

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

CC HEALTH COMMITTEE MEETING
More than €1.3m available for mesh services but no staff hired
Women "are languishing in pain, in no-man's land just waiting” 

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

London, UK, 6 March 2021: A menopausal woman puts on an oestrogen patch for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on her upper thigh
Irish Examiner view: Menopause progress needs to be maintained
More than 75% of women experience menopausal symptoms — one in four describe them as severe

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022

Irish symphysiotomy survivors welcome UN's call for criminal investigation
Irish symphysiotomy survivors welcome UN's call for criminal investigation
'It was done in Ireland for four decades, in preference to Caesarean section, to ensure women did not resort to birth control practices forbidden by the Catholic Church'

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

motherhood, infancy, childhood, family, care, medicine, sleep, health, maternity concept - portrait of mom with newborn baby wra
Minister claims 'significant progress' in infant and maternity care
The first specialised menopause clinic was opened in December 2021 in the National Maternity Hospital.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Women injured by vaginal mesh to speak at Oireachtas health committee
Women injured by vaginal mesh to speak at Oireachtas health committee
Many women have experienced organ and spinal cord damage from the plastic mesh implanted to treat prolapse and incontinence

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022

Roe v Wade protest
This fight didn't start with abortion, and it won't end with abortion
The overturning of Roe v Wade in the US should act as a wake-up call for anyone who is complacent about human rights here

Mon, 27 Jun, 2022

'A horrifying decision' - US politicians from across the divide react
'A horrifying decision' - US politicians from across the divide react
Elizabeth Warren: 'Six radical supreme court justices have overturned nearly 50 years of precedent, stripping away the constitutional right to an abortion'

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Inquest into death of Karen McEvoy
Young mother died due to medical error after giving birth to third child
Inquest found that the midwife did not take vital signs and did not detect sepsis in Karen McEvoy, who later died on Christmas Day.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

London, UK, 6 March 2021: A menopausal woman puts on an oestrogen patch for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on her upper thigh
Alison O'Connor: HRT is a lifeline for women, so why do we tolerate such a shortage?
Menopause isn’t a feminist or a niche issue. This affects our whole society — women make up over half the population

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Women’s health ministry 'needed in the wake of shortage of HRT'
Women in Ireland have faced shortages of HRT products for several months now

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Women and cardiovascular disease: I was fit and healthy - and had a heart attack at 46
Women and cardiovascular disease: I was fit and healthy - and had a heart attack at 46
Though a leading cause of death among females, cardiovascular disease is still seen mainly as a male health issue. The lack of awareness means women can delay seeking help 

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Portrait of young happy pregnant woman
Irish Examiner view: Good news from the world of science
In tough times for the health sector, the development of a test that can diagnose pre-eclampsia is a welcome breakthrough

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

'There’s a life before cancer and a life after': Two women share their experiences
'There’s a life before cancer and a life after': Two women share their experiences
This Daffodil Day, we talk with two women whose shock cancer diagnosis last year changed their lives

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

Mature adult woman in medical consultation with female doctor
Not just a male problem: Women pay a high price for high blood pressure
For females in their 40s and older, elevated blood pressure levels can double the risk of a heart attack in later life

Thu, 24 Mar, 2022

Stephen Donnelly '100% committed' to safe access zones around abortion services
Stephen Donnelly '100% committed' to safe access zones around abortion services
Health Minister said the legislation would 'definitely' be in place this year

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Pregnant woman suffering with headache and nausea
Government moves to reduce cost of pregnancy medication Cariban
The Irish Examiner has learned that Mr Donnelly has asked the HSE and the Women’s Health task force to find a solution to the cost issue in a speedy manner

Thu, 17 Feb, 2022

Shortage of HRT medication 'a disaster' for women
Shortage of HRT medication 'a disaster' for women
Novartis scaling up production to meet new demand for combination hormone patch 

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Ireland gets 'exceptionally poor' score for access to fertility treatments
Ireland gets 'exceptionally poor' score for access to fertility treatments
Ireland is one of only two countries in the EU which doesn’t provide any funding for couples or individuals for treatments such as IVF.

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

First long-acting protection from HIV for women to launch in 2022
First long-acting protection from HIV for women to launch in 2022
The dapivirine ring is due to hit the market in 2022, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa, where urgent prevention is needed.

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Depression
Call for urgent reform of healthcare for marginalised women
Dismissive attitudes of healthcare providers, inaccessible services, and a lack of cohesive supports were repeated concerns raised by women

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Hispanic young woman ready to take the morning after pill for Emergency Contraception
Budget commits €47m to women's health
There is a special focus on reproductive health

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Portrait of a beautiful pregnant woman
Irish Examiner view: Support pregnant women 
Of all the groups who have suffered in the pandemic, pregnant women have cause for greater anger than most.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

'Code Red' aims to stamp out period poverty on Munster campuses
'Code Red' aims to stamp out period poverty on Munster campuses
"If toilet paper is free, then sanitary products should be as well,” Ellen O’Shea, MTU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team said.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2021

Prisoner
Bill proposes €3,000 fine or jail for anti-abortion protesters who gather outside clinics
Under the legislation, it would be an offence to protest directly outside hospitals, GP clinics or other facilities that provide abortion services

Thu, 30 Sep, 2021

Safe sex, no STDs.
Abortion is free but contraception is still out of reach for some
Despite the dawn of a new era of reproductive healthcare, many women can't afford contraception. The Government must now honour its commitment to provide it free of charge

Fri, 03 Sep, 2021

Alcoholism
Women face many obstacles in getting drug and alcohol treatment in Ireland
Drug and alcohol treatment services need to be trauma informed and gender transformative so they can respond to women’s needs, write Dr Gillian Paul and Dr Jo-Hanna Ivers

Tue, 10 Aug, 2021

Almost two-thirds of Irish women accessing abortion services are over 25
Almost two-thirds of Irish women accessing abortion services are over 25
An in-depth study of the service, which has been available since January 2019, found the average gestation period for women attending was seven weeks 

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Young woman exercising performs the Bridge
The big squeeze: the benefits of pelvic floor exercises
Developing a strong pelvic floor is one of social media’s latest obsessions. It’s something we all — young and old — need to work on, says Sharon Ní Chonchúir

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

CC CABINET MEETING
Fury as Stephen Donnelly leaves maternity debate early
During the debate, the Dáil heard repeated calls from the State to ensure the new National Maternity Hospital would be free of Catholic influence when it opens.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

Video Conference Doctor Telemedicine Consult Call
Permanent use of telemedicine in abortion care is a positive, patient-centred step
The Department of Health has said telemedicine abortion will 'lapse' once the pandemic ends - this would be a mistake, writes Alison Spillane of the Irish Family Planning Association. 

Mon, 24 May, 2021

Perinatal mortality within African community in Ireland needs 'urgent' investigation
Perinatal mortality within African community in Ireland needs 'urgent' investigation
The stillbirth rate for national African mothers is 6.3% compared to 3.7% for national Irish mothers.

Sat, 08 May, 2021

Autism awareness. Black wooden cubes with word AUTISM on a wooden background, top view, flat lay. Two hands holding puzzle piece
Autism in women: 'My diagnosis was missed in childhood because I was socialised to comply'
For many years it was believed that autism was a condition affecting only males. Kathy D'Arcy and Jody O'Neill, diagnosed later in life, explain how they spent years trying to decipher the secret code that seemed to allow others to communicate and connect so easily

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021

Women in Ireland who have experienced FGM urged to seek help
Women in Ireland who have experienced FGM urged to seek help
Up to 5,790 women and girls living in Ireland have undergone Female Genital Mutilation while another 1,632 are estimated to be at risk

Sat, 06 Feb, 2021

Poland Abortion
Will women defeat Poland’s illiberal regime?
After weeks of watching massive peaceful demonstrations against neighboring Belarus's authoritarian regime, Poles have finally taken to the streets to protest against their own illiberal government's ruling all but banning abortion.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020

File Photo Today HIQA will release Report into Portlaoise Hospital.
Maternity study shows room for improvement in care after birth
32% of women told Hiqa's National Maternity Experience Survey they didn't get enough information about their mental health changes during pregnancy

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020

Contraceptive pills
Antibiotics 'may reduce effectiveness of contraceptives'
Experts advise women to take extra precautions when taking antibiotics. 

Tue, 18 Aug, 2020

Baby stock
Childbirth in the Covid era: We need a much more ambitious vision for public health
A global investigation has documented “shocking” and “unnecessary” breaches of laws and World Health Organization guidelines intended to protect women and babies during the pandemic. Mary Fitzgerald, Editor in Chief of openDemocracy, outlines the findings.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2020

Decision to uphold complaints on tampon ad may be reviewed
Decision to uphold complaints on tampon ad may be reviewed
Advertising authority reveals number of complaints it received about Tampax advert was almost double the original figure stated

Sun, 02 Aug, 2020

GP seeks free contraception for all women, not just a free abortion service
GP seeks free contraception for all women, not just a free abortion service

A GP who specialises in women’s sexual and reproductive health has called on the government to fund free contraception for all women - and not just a free abortion service.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2018

Use social media for impact and not 15 minutes of fame
Use social media for impact and not 15 minutes of fame

In the age of social media, so much time is spent telling the world about what you’re doing, where you’re holidaying, where you’re eating, and on Twitter especially, that witty one-liner you share for group endorsement, writes Joyce Fegan

Sat, 15 Dec, 2018

Guidelines challenge in labour
Study: Those who smoke during pregnancy show 'serious dietary inadequacies'

A new study of the diets of pregnant woman has found one-fifth were obese and that those who smoked during pregnancy had "serious dietary inadequacies" that could exacerbate the ill-effects of cigarettes.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2018

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