Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections affecting adult women. One-half of all women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime. Recurrence of UTIs is...

Written by: Michele Bourke, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Advanced Nurse Practitioner, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4 Introduction: Primary liver cancer is among the top five causes of cancer related...

Written by Louise Delany –Antimicrobial Pharmacist, The National Maternity Hospital Dublin Introduction Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida Candida yeasts are present...

Written by Dr Kirk Levins, Chronic Pain Medicine Consultant Introduction Female pelvic pain is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects millions of women worldwide. This condition can have...

Written by Janis Morrissey, Director of Health Promotion, Information and Training, Irish Heart Foundation In recent years, there has been a welcome focus in the national conversation around women’s health...

Written by Dr Deirdre Lundy Specialist in Women’s Health and Menopause at The National Maternity Hospital Background - As a person begins to experience ovarian hormone disruption (perimenopause) through to...

"Many women present to the pharmacy with symptoms of irritation in the vulvo-vaginal area. Itching, soreness, dryness and discharge can be caused by a number of issues including, but not...

Written by Ciara Coveney, Registered Advanced Midwife Practitioner, Diabetes in Pregnancy at The National Maternity Hospital Pregnancy is a normal physiological process and often an eagerly anticipated life event. Medical...

Written by Loretta Dignam, Founder & CEO, The Menopause Hub I set up The Menopause Hub – Ireland’s first-ever clinic solely devoted to helping women through the menopause and perimenopause...

Written by Dr Genevieve Ferraris, GP and Menopause Specialist, The Menopause Hub Menopause awareness is steadily growing, and more women are seeking information from friends, healthcare practitioners and social media...