# Women's Health

Last month

May 2023

Ireland voted for Repeal five years ago, where are we now with abortion services?

Campaigners told The Journal that recommendations made in a recent review of the legislation must be acted upon swiftly.

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May 24th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Cancer Research

Most women do not think they could identify ovarian cancer symptoms, research shows

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day.

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May 8th 2023, 7:15 AM

This year

2023

# Women's Health

Total withdrawal of partner access in maternity hospitals 'not appropriate', says HSE

Campaigners have criticised how partners continue to be restricted in attending appointments in some hospitals.

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Apr 26th 2023, 4:02 PM

# Healthcare

Five years on: First review of Ireland's abortion laws recommends significant changes

The review recommends 10 changes to current legislation and 60 operational changes in relation to termination services and laws.

The review recommends that the required three-day waiting period to access a termination should no longer be mandatory and should instead be at the woman's own discretion.

It also found that there is an "uneven geographic coverage" of service providers across the country, which requires some women to travel for longer periods at significant cost.

Cabinet has agreed to refer the recommendations to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health for consideration.

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Apr 26th 2023, 3:54 PM

# CervicalCheck

Donnelly 'disappointed' about CervicalCheck samples being tested in US labs

The National Cervical Screening Laboratory at the Coombe Hospital had its accreditation suspended.

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Mar 31st 2023, 3:17 PM

Voices

Dr Deirdre Lundy: Menopause may be 'natural' but that doesn't mean you have to put up with it

The sexual and reproductive health doctor addresses the myths around HRT and menopause and outlines what treatments are on offer.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 7:00 PM

# Women's Health

'Still a long way to go' in removing stigma around menopause in Ireland

Dr Caoimhe Hartley told The Journal that Ireland is still not where it needs to be when it comes to women’s health.

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Feb 27th 2023, 12:05 AM

Voices

Opinion: Menopause is a workplace issue - it must be addressed as such by employers

According to employment expert Katie Ridge BL, a culture shift regarding menopause is underway, although change is slow.

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Feb 21st 2023, 8:00 PM

# pregnancy sickness

Health minister asks department and HSE to review current approach to Cariban reimbursement

Women, doctors, and pharmacists have criticised the roll out of a new scheme.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:34 PM

# more red tape

Overcomplicated: Reimbursement scheme for pregnancy drug criticised by pharmacists

Irish Pharmacy Union says the new scheme is not straightforward and creates further delays.

HSE informs pharmacists about reimbursement scheme and how it will operate three days after the scheme came into operation.

IPU says requiring patients to get a consultant prescription creates needless access inequalities where women do not have access to consultants.

The drug Cariban can cost women up to €3,000 over the course of a pregnancy.

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Jan 6th 2023, 12:05 AM

Last year

2022

# budget 2023

Cariban: Drug to help women who suffer severe pregnancy sickness to be available by January

Cariban is prescribed and available in the Coombe, Rotunda and Holles Street maternity hospitals and has been for many years.

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Sep 28th 2022, 5:37 PM

# Women's Health

Health Minister says testimony included in HSE abortion report is 'heartbreaking'

The research found that current abortion legislation does not meet the needs of those seeking termination for foetal anomalies.

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Jul 12th 2022, 6:25 PM

# Women's Health

Spanish cabinet approves paid 'menstrual leave'

Equality Minister Irene Montero said the law will recognise a health problem that has been largely swept under the carpet until now.

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May 17th 2022, 5:58 PM

# Elm Park

Taoiseach denies 'sham' debate and says arguments against NMH move to St Vincent's 'didn't hold up'

Despite calls for a further delay, the plan was approved by Cabinet this morning.

The plan was approved by Cabinet this morning and described by Minister Stephen Donnelly as 'a milestone'.

Members of the Oireachtas Health Committee had asked for a further delay in Cabinet approval, saying more consultation was required.

One member, Róisín Shortall of the SocDems, called the last two weeks of debate "a sham and a charade".

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May 17th 2022, 3:44 PM

# Roe v Wade

‘Draft opinion’ on US abortion rights authentic document but not a final decision - chief justice

The draft opinion would allow individual states to more heavily regulate or outright ban abortion.

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May 3rd 2022, 5:57 PM

# Explainer

Roe v Wade: What you need to know about the 1973 case that enshrined US abortion rights

Jane Roe – a pseudonym for Norma McCorvey – sued the Dallas Attorney General, Henry Wade.

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May 3rd 2022, 8:39 AM

# Women's Health

Stephen Donnelly confirms opening of two additional specialist menopause clinics

A total of six menopause clinics will be rolled out nationwide this year.

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Apr 29th 2022, 6:30 AM

# hyperemesis gravidarum

Govt one step closer to giving severe illness during pregnancy drug free of charge

U-turn on calling Cariban a food supplement as HPRA says such classification is not appropriate.

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Feb 23rd 2022, 7:13 PM

Minister 'hopeful' positive outcome can be reached to help women with severe pregnancy sickness

No decision has been reached at Government level as to how the State might subsidise the cost of the drug, Cariban.

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Feb 17th 2022, 6:49 PM

# HPV vaccine

NIAC asked to advise on HPV vaccine catch-up programme for those who missed out in past 2 years

The Health Minister has asked the advisory group about a catch-up rollout for secondary students have missed out on the vaccine due to the pandemic.

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Feb 10th 2022, 9:30 PM

# cariban

HSE looking into whether 'special arrangement' possible for access to severe pregnancy sickness drug

Irish Pharmacy Union has said exceptional arrangements to fund the drug in individual cases should be put in place.

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Feb 9th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Crisis Pregnancy

'Frightening' language and no abortion information: Warning issued over rogue pregnancy services

Women who have inadvertently engaged with these groups have found the experience “extremely distressing”.

A number of unregulated crisis pregnancy services present themselves as unbiased but have an anti-abortion stance

The HSE said such services may try to frighten women and refuse to give them information about abortion services

Women who have inadvertently engaged with these groups have found the experience "extremely distressing", Órla Ryan reports

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Jan 17th 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

Voices

Physio: Fixing a wee problem - before, during and after menopause

On World Menopause Day, Chartered Physiotherapist Aoife Ni Eochaidh says practice is key to fixing any pelvic issues.

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Oct 18th 2021, 9:14 AM

# Women's Health

Free contraception to be made available for young women

Two GP appointments per year relating to contraception will also be free.

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Oct 12th 2021, 2:06 PM

# women's health taskforce

Women feel doctors 'normalise' loss of pregnancy, and first-time mothers 'not listened to', report finds

Over 270 women aged 18 to 80 participated in discussions for a report commissioned by a Department of Health taskforce.

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Sep 14th 2021, 3:35 PM

# menopause

Donnelly announces establishment of Ireland's first centre for menopause

The centre will be located at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.

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Sep 10th 2021, 5:25 PM

Voices

Opinion: Nutrition can empower women through menopause alongside medicine

Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch explains how diet and particularly sugar balance can help women cope with the changes of menopause.

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Jul 3rd 2021, 10:30 AM

# Elm Park

'Nothing signed off' yet on new National Maternity Hospital, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says it has always been his view that any new hospital should be owned by the public.

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Jun 18th 2021, 7:36 PM

# Rocky

'She is so inspirational' - Praise for Roscommon footballer on speaking out about cervical cancer battle

Jenny Higgins has paid tribute to her team-mate for her bravery in speaking openly about her diagnosis.

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Jun 1st 2021, 9:57 AM

# Women's Health

Call for national awareness campaign on menopause after 'incredibly important' Liveline discussion

The Taoiseach said he supported the call and that the government “will act on driving on a progressive health policy for women’s health”.

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May 13th 2021, 1:40 PM

# women's healthcare

Health minister announces 'see-and-treat' gynaecology services and 'advanced' endometriosis centre

These two health policies are recommendations from the Women’s Health Taskforce, established by the Department of Health in September 2019.

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Apr 21st 2021, 10:34 PM

Voices

Dr Deirdre Forde: Untreated menopause can be seismic for a woman, but help is at hand

The GP specialises in menopause and is urging women suffering to seek advice and assistance.

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Jan 1st 2021, 10:00 AM

# letters to harris

'Second class citizens': Harris warned of the impact endometriosis is having on women's health

More than a dozen women told Harris of the devastating impact the condition has had on their lives.

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Jan 2nd 2020, 12:05 AM

# Women's Health

'Wombs, periods, they're taboo subjects': Patients appeal to TDs and Senators for endometriosis support

Women have been advocating for change in this area and to support the 155,000 women who suffer from it.

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Dec 11th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Women's Health

Peter Boylan: 'Online abuse didn't bother me - I wasn't going to resign'

The obstetrician has written about his career in a new memoir.

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Dec 1st 2019, 9:30 AM

# free contraception

No money in next year's budget for free contraception, committee heard

A recent report recommends that free contraception rollout should target young women first.

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Nov 27th 2019, 9:06 PM

# Women's Health

'I just felt like I don't matter': Women forced to travel to Romania for endometriosis treatment

Women who suffer with the chronic disease report feeling suicidal and helpless.

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Nov 14th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Women's Health

'A lot of doctors fail to recognise it': Calls for government to review treatment of endometriosis

The condition is caused by abnormal cell growth outside the uterus and causes severe pain for women suffering with it.

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Oct 8th 2019, 6:05 AM

# Women's Health

Minister sets up period poverty committee: 'Menstruation is not a choice'

The health minister said women are facing significant costs paying for sanitary products.

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Oct 7th 2019, 6:10 AM

# next gen

Senior-capped Beibhinn Parsons leads Ireland U18 7s at World Games

This year marks the fifth edition of the multi-sport event in Paris.

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Jul 3rd 2019, 3:34 PM