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Nenagh's outpatient gynaecology wait time is over a year and the IHCA warn this puts patients at risk

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) warns of risks to patients as waiting lists for outpatient gynaecology services remain high across the country. The average wait time for those patients in Nenagh Hospital was 455 days as of March ...

04 May 2022 at 22:33

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Nenagh's outpatient gynaecology wait time is over a year and the IHCA warn this puts patients at risk

04 May 2022 at 22:33

Princess Royal has Kate in stitches over horse lorry pregnancy trip tale

The Princess Royal left midwives and the Duchess of Cambridge in stitches when she recalled fearing one of her babies had become “wedged” when she tripped over in a horse lorry while heavily pregnant. The Queen’s daughter was chatting to ...

27 Apr 2022 at 20:25

Health & Wellbeing

What are gynaecological cancers and how can you prevent them?

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, which sees charities joining together to put the spotlight on the range of cancers that start in the female reproductive system. There are five main types of gynaecological cancer – ...

01 Sept 2023 at 08:21

Health & Wellbeing

My smear was normal but I’m still worried about symptoms – what should I do?

It’s believed cervical screening, aka smear tests, prevent more than 70% of cervical cancer deaths – and this figure would be even higher if everyone eligible attended, according to Cancer Research UK. Smear tests don’t diagnose ...

22 Jan 2024 at 07:30

Health & Wellbeing

When is bad period pain endometriosis?

March is Endometriosis Action Week and the theme this year is: could it be endometriosis? It’s an important question, because despite the condition affecting one in 10 women and people assigned female at birth, according to ...

01 Mar 2024 at 10:23

Health & Wellbeing

Why do I keep getting thrush?

New research could pave the way for more effective treatments for thrush. Scientists looked at how Candida albicans – the yeast that usually causes thrush – produces a molecule which hunts for zinc as a food source. It’s ...

07 Dec 2023 at 12:28

Call to raise priority for gynaecological procedures as cancellations rise

Campaigners want gynaecological conditions to be given greater priority by the NHS as women report increasing cancellations for procedures. Ministers have been warned that elective gynaecological procedures are the ...

04 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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McLaughlin welcomes independent review of gynaecology services

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has welcomed the news of a rapid and independent review of gynaecology services, adding that it further underlines the need for a Women’s Health Strategy. Ms McLaughlin said: “I am ...

02 Jun 2023 at 08:33

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Two year wait for urgent gynaecology appointments for Derry women

Women across the North West currently face up to over a two year wait for an urgent gynaecology appointment and nearly two months for red flag appointments. From Western Trust Data, a new outpatient appointment ...

28 Dec 2022 at 12:33

Health & Wellbeing

5 gynaecological symptoms never to ignore

Talking about our gynaecological health can sometimes feel awkward or embarrassing, but it is important to contact a professional if you suspect something might be wrong. This week marks the start of ...

02 Sept 2024 at 09:05

Call for action to tackle ‘devastating’ gynaecology waiting lists

There is an “urgent need for action” to tackle soaring gynaecology waiting lists, top medics have said as they warned that some women are forced to “endure months of suffering”. Long waits are ...

24 Jul 2024 at 00:01

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