Government announces age extension to free contraception scheme
The Irish Government has announced today that they are extending the free contraception scheme to include people under 30. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, confirmed that the scheme is set to include anyone aged between 27 and 30. The free contraception scheme has been open to women, girls and others who identify as transgender or […]
3 years ago
Woman removes own IUD after waiting too long for an appointment
“Honestly, I feel better, I feel cleansed.” As of now, we all know the struggle to get a GP visit but one woman took matters a step further and decided to carry out a procedure herself. A woman in the US was waiting on a doctor’s appointment to remove her IUD contraception, or the contraceptive […]
3 years ago
Influencers slated for sharing dangerous advice on contraception
The study analysed contraception advice spread on YouTube. Women are being warned about misinformation surrounding contraception after a study found that an alarming number of influencers are encouraging their followers to ditch hormonal contraceptives without taking into account the precision required for cycle tracking to be effective. The research comes from the University of Delaware, […]
3 years ago
Donnelly seeking legal advice over plans to expand free contraception to 16 year olds
Women aged between 17 and 25 currently have access to the scheme. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is currently seeking legal advice over plans to extend free contraception to 16-year-olds. Earlier this week, the Government announced plans to extend free contraception to women aged between 16 and 30. However, just days after announcing the scheme, […]
4 years ago
Budget 2023: IVF to be publicly funded and free contraception for under 30s
It is expected to come in next year. IVF is set to be made publicly funded as well as contraception for women under 30 to be made free as this year’s Budget is unveiled today. This will be the first time in the history of the state that IVF will be funded this way, with […]
4 years ago
Free contraception for women aged 17-25 comes into effect tomorrow
The scheme will cover the cost of prescription contraception, as well as other long-lasting measures. In accordance with last year’s budget, the rollout of free contraception for women between the ages of 17 and 25 is expected to begin tomorrow. Women in this age bracket will be able to avail of the service through their […]
4 years ago