Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), previously referred to as vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) or atrophic vaginitis, is a common symptom of
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Women’s Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological condition seen in women of reproductive age affecting 8-13% of
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The Role of the Microbiome-Gut Brain Axis in Women’s Health and Pain
While chronic pain affects approximately 20% of adults, women and girls are disproportionally affected. Despite this, traditionally most of the
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An Overview of BRCA – BReast CAncer Gene
What is BRCA? BRCA stands for BReast CAncer gene. Everyone has BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes. They are important
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Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental illness refers to new and recurrent mental illness that occurs during pregnancy and the first postnatal year. It
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Maternal Medicine; Where Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
We are all familiar with older generations saying “It wasn’t like that in my day!”. Indeed, when it comes to
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An Overview of Ovarian Cancer
What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is an umbrella term for a multitude of different types of cancer that affect
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Shining a Spotlight on Women and CVD
In support of International Women’s Day 2024, THE National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health (NIPC) hosted a NIPC Series
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Delivering Gestational Diabetes Care – Maternity dietitians’ perspectives on delivering gestational diabetes care, and postpartum follow-up in Ireland: A qualitative study
Background The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Europe is approximately 5.4%,1 with varying rates influenced by population characteristics,
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Endometriosis: An Overview
Endometriosis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory disease where tissue similar to the lining of the womb is found elsewhere in
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