Health News
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HSE fertility hubs offer assisted human reproduction services
Six regional fertility hubs have been established by the HSE. These hubs can now offer assisted human reproduction (AHR). A GP can refer a couple to a regional fertility hub if they have been trying to conceive for a year (six months if a woman is aged over 35) or if there is a known...
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Raising awareness and support for pregnant victims of domestic violence
A survey of pregnant women subjected to domestic violence found that most said that fear, shame and concern about having their children taken away stopped them from asking maternity staff for help. The survey was part of an independent evaluation of a pilot partnership between Women’s Aid, the national frontline support service for women subjected...
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Irish gym chain promotes health and longevity for women of all ages
Irish gym chain discusses the benefits of strength training and exercise for women of all ages, with measurable benefits to body composition, bone density, metabolic rate, hormone regulation and more. According to research from the University of Exeter, resistance training can help alleviate some of the physical issues which arise during and after menopause. Sandra...
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Multidisciplinary approach improves the care pathway for cancer patients
As survival from breast cancer improves, a multidisciplinary approach is required to manage the many effects of cancer treatment. In Ireland, over 3,000 patients are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have improved outcomes considerably, making breast cancer highly curable if diagnosed and treated at an early stage. Breast cancer and...
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Endometriosis effects: why it’s important to be aware and seek support
Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory disease where tissue similar to the lining of the womb is found elsewhere in the body. Estimated to affect 1 in 10 women, endometriosis can manifest in many different ways, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. It can wreak havoc in a person’s life, from the teenage years...
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One in eight women experience domestic violence during pregnancy
It should be a time full of hope, but pregnancy can leave some women particularly vulnerable. Global research shows that domestic abuse during pregnancy is more common than pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. The adverse impact of domestic abuse on pregnant women’s mental and physical well-being is significant and wide-ranging. It also directly affects children. Impacts...
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Menopause must be better understood: 12 facts to help you navigate this life stage
Confusion is the word that springs to mind when it comes to information about menopause. Wading through treacle while engulfed in brain fog is difficult enough without trying to decipher fact from fiction. Menopause has always been under-discussed, under-recognised and swept under the carpet! But it’s crucial that correct information is easily available. Menopause myths...
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How to ask your manager for support during menopause
When seeking support in the workplace for menopausal symptoms, it’s important to realise that your direct manager may not have the same awareness or experience of menopause as you do. It’s for these very reasons that I believe it’s extremely important to have a simple, straightforward process for holding a successful conversation with your manager. ...
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Cervical smear tests: how to educate and encourage more women to attend
With a third of young women not attending cervical smear tests, opportunities for early intervention are missed. Doctors are reassuring women that screening is done with utmost sensitivity and saves lives. Cervical smear tests are free for patients in the UK. They are offered every three years for 25 to 49-year-olds and every five years...
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Why prevention is better than treatment for any gynaecological cancer
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer. According to the National Cancer Registry Ireland, 80% of patients have a five-year survival rate. Despite this, people with a uterus should take the necessary prevention measures. In endometrial cancer, malignant cells form in the tissues of the endometrium. The endometrium is the lining of the uterus...