Health News
Women’s Healthcare Q1 2023
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Delivering better quality of life during and after gynaecological cancer
Women are urged to be aware of the subtle signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and treatment side effects, so they can seek medical advice at the earliest opportunity. The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) aims to improve overall health and wellbeing for women following a cancer diagnosis by providing evidence-based survivorship services. It also works...
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Prepared to bring the next generation of breakthrough therapies to cancer patients
One way or another, cancer touches all our lives. Globally, approximately one in five people will receive a diagnosis of cancer within their lifetime. At Pfizer, we are driven by our purpose to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives and our belief that, ultimately, science will win against the greatest health challenges of our lifetime....
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One in four women die from heart disease or stroke: how to prevent it
Women need to take stock of their heart health, as their risk of heart disease and stroke rises as they move through menopause. One in four women die from heart disease or stroke, yet many women do not realise they are at risk. According to the Lancet, cardiovascular disease in women is under-researched, underdiagnosed and...
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A breakthrough in HPV screening: a hope to defeat cervical cancer
Every year in Ireland, about 290 women get cervical cancer. Almost 90 of them die from it. In women aged 25 to 39 years, cervical cancer is the second most common cause of death due to cancer1 and the 11th most frequent cancer among women in Europe.2 HPV cervical screening was introduced in March 2020....
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An individualised and tailored experience for patients
Not all fertility journeys are the same, and it remains important to offer an individualised and tailored experience for all patients, allowing them to effectively plan for the future. We, at Merrion Fertility Clinic, treat couples who are experiencing infertility, a common disorder estimated to affect one in six couples in Ireland. We provide egg...
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The type of urinary incontinence determines the best treatment
Treatment for urinary incontinence involves more than strengthening pelvic floor muscles and depends on the cause of the bladder leakages. A common misconception about urinary incontinence is that weak pelvic floor muscles are to blame. “The cause of the leak is actually damage to connective tissue or ligaments — not pelvic floor muscles,” says Aoife...
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What are the signs of endometriosis — and the rights that come with it?
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body. Endometriosis is commonly found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder and peritoneum, but can sometimes be found outside the pelvic area. These deposits create an inflammatory reaction that leads to...
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Groups and initiatives contribute to gynaecological cancer care
Over 2,000 gynaecological cancers are diagnosed annually in Ireland, making it one of the most common cancers among women in Ireland. Gynaecological cancers, which affect the female reproductive system (chiefly the ovaries, womb, cervix, vagina and vulva), have been a topic of discussion in Ireland over the last few years in ways they previously were...
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Relationship abuse is not something to look past, even in young people
One in five young women aged 18–25 have been subjected to relationship abuse by a current male partner or ex, which can include emotional, physical, sexual and online abuse. When we think about ‘domestic abuse/violence,’ we often think about middle-aged and older women; we imagine a woman living with an abusive partner, who is married...
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From cradle to grave: how GPs can support women in various life stages
Women in Ireland have an open and trusted relationship with their GP which is developed over the years, as they attend the GP throughout their life course. The GP’s practice is a safe space where a huge range of health-related issues can be resolved. Helping women in their early years In the early years, women...