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.
Equality Minister Irene Montero said the law will recognise a health problem that has been largely swept under the carpet until now.
The draft opinion would allow individual states to more heavily regulate or outright ban abortion.
Jane Roe – a pseudonym for Norma McCorvey – sued the Dallas Attorney General, Henry Wade.
A total of six menopause clinics will be rolled out nationwide this year.
U-turn on calling Cariban a food supplement as HPRA says such classification is not appropriate.
No decision has been reached at Government level as to how the State might subsidise the cost of the drug, Cariban.
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.
Irish Pharmacy Union has said exceptional arrangements to fund the drug in individual cases should be put in place.
On World Menopause Day, Chartered Physiotherapist Aoife Ni Eochaidh says practice is key to fixing any pelvic issues.
Two GP appointments per year relating to contraception will also be free.
Over 270 women aged 18 to 80 participated in discussions for a report commissioned by a Department of Health taskforce.
The centre will be located at the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.
Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch explains how diet and particularly sugar balance can help women cope with the changes of menopause.
The Taoiseach says it has always been his view that any new hospital should be owned by the public.
Jenny Higgins has paid tribute to her team-mate for her bravery in speaking openly about her diagnosis.
The Taoiseach said he supported the call and that the government “will act on driving on a progressive health policy for women’s health”.
These two health policies are recommendations from the Women’s Health Taskforce, established by the Department of Health in September 2019.
GP Dr Deirdre Forde specialises in menopause and is urging women suffering to seek advice and assistance.
More than a dozen women told Harris of the devastating impact the condition has had on their lives.
Women have been advocating for change in this area and to support the 155,000 women who suffer from it.
The obstetrician has written about his career in a new memoir.
A recent report recommends that free contraception rollout should target young women first.
Women who suffer with the chronic disease report feeling suicidal and helpless.
The condition is caused by abnormal cell growth outside the uterus and causes severe pain for women suffering with it.
The health minister said women are facing significant costs paying for sanitary products.
This year marks the fifth edition of the multi-sport event in Paris.
The FDA said it couldn’t assure women that these devices were safe and effective longterm.
Over the last fortnight, many women have taken to the national airwaves to share their stories of childbirth.
The HSE will tell the Health Committee about the backlog latest today.
The HSE’s official site My Options serves as a first point of contact for women dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.
A number of TDs have put down amendments ahead of the three-day discussion of the proposed abortion legislation next week.
There have been calls for the drug, which can cost up to €3,000, to be made available to women with a medical card.
Prostate cancer accounts for over 30% of all male cancers but there is no national screening programme, writes Peter Gunning.
His office said the cancellation was due to “urgent other work commitments” and has been rescheduled for next month.
Health Minister Jeremy Hunt said that an independent inquiry is due to take place into the issue.
On the referendum, Varadkar said women should be trusted in the first 12 weeks of their pregnancy.
The report also criticised Ireland’s response to victims of symphysiotomy.
People should think before they speak when it comes to fertility issues, Julie Ronaghan writes.