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SELF

This is an open letter to my hormones asking them to calm it

Hormones can be confusing, upsetting and awe-inducing but after a recent prescription slip up, this IMAGE writer is…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

Ask the Doctor: ‘My painful periods have been getting worse and I still haven’t managed to get pregnant since coming off the pill four years ago. Is this normal?’

All your burning health questions answered by the professionals."I suffer with extremely heavy and painful periods, which have…

By Sarah Gill

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AGENDA

The Budget contraception scheme still holds women in Ireland responsible for safe sex

Excluding girls under 17 and women over 25, the new government contraception proposal perpetuates the age-old female stereotypes…

By Kate Demolder

SELF

If we’re talking about blood clots, we should be talking about the Contraceptive Pill

By Jennifer McShane

AGENDA

Over half of Irish women are using ineffective contraception to prevent pregnancy, a new study shows

Although 87 per cent of those surveyed cited pregnancy prevention as their main reason for using contraception, the…

By Megan Burns

BEAUTY

Post-pill acne: My self-confidence is gone since quitting the pill

Since stopping the contraceptive pill, Grace McGettigan has developed painful, pus-filled spots across her chin and jawline. Here's…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

Possibility of providing free contraception in Ireland to be examined by new group

Minster for Health Simon Harris has announced that a working group will be established to examine if current…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

New findings say contraceptive pill can be taken ‘every day of the month’

Women are now being told they can take the contraceptive pill every day of the month, after scientists…

By Jennifer McShane