New scan raises hope for earlier Endometriosis diagnosis
Endometriosis is thought to affect around one in 10 women in Ireland. For many women, getting an endometriosis diagnosis can take years. However, according to Oxford University, a new scan technique may help spot the condition earlier. The innovative technique uses CT scans combined with a molecular tracer to detect areas of early endometriosis, which […]
3 months ago
Mary Lou McDonald calls on the Government to improve endometriosis care in Ireland
Mary Lou McDonald said we need urgent action when it comes to endometriosis care Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll McNeill, to introduce urgent endometriosis care in Ireland. She has called on the Minister of Health to act as thousands of Irish women continue to travel […]
11 months ago
The signs of endometriosis every woman should know, according to a doctor
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month Raising awareness about endometriosis is essential in Ireland, with 155,000 women suffering from the condition in this country. Endometriosis is a painful disease that can go years without being diagnosed. The condition is difficult to diagnose, but even being aware of the symptoms can help ensure that women are seeking […]
1 year ago
‘It’s affecting your fertility’ – 2FM’s Tracy Clifford opens up about endometriosis diagnosis
Tracy Clifford is raising awareness for Endometriosis Month Presenter and radio DJ, Tracy Clifford is being praised for opening up about her fertility struggles. Clifford revealed her endometriosis diagnosis last year and has received waves of support since opening up about it so publically. Women have reached out to the presenter and shared their own […]
2 years ago
Conversations with Friends praised for showing the reality of living with endometriosis
The condition affects between 2 and 10% of all women. The TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Conversations with Friends aired on Irish TV this week, and fans are already looking forward to next week. The first two episodes of the show, which is directed by Normal People’s Lenny Abrahamson, introduced us to the four […]
4 years ago
Mum-of-7 reveals whether it’s easier to be a mother in your 20s, 30s or 40s
She gave birth for the first time at 23 and the last time at 41. A mum-of-seven who has given birth in her 20s, 30s and 40s has revealed which age she found it easier to be a mother at. 46-year-old Jeanie Bastyan, from Cardiff, South Wales, became a mum to three children in her […]
4 years ago