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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

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Ask the Doctor: ‘I suffer from painful, heavy periods — What can I do to alleviate discomfort?’

All your burning health questions answered by the professionals. “I suffer from extremely painful and heavy periods. They…

By Sarah Gill

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Women’s Health 101: From puberty to menopause, here’s what can help

From difficult periods and hormonal skincare woes to conception and the menopause, our healthcare concerns change as we…

By Victoria Stokes

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Are period cravings real? (Answer: yes! Here’s how to tackle them)

Find yourself reaching for the chocolate and crisps in the days leading up to your period? Here's why…

By Melanie Morris

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What advertising teaches us about periods

Before the now infamous Tampax ad, there was a plethora of menstruation advertising that would leave you with…

By Nathalie Marquez Courtney

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On the first day of my period, these are the products that are going right in my basket

When I begin to feel a shift in my mood, and notice my cramps on course to reach…

By Sarah Gill

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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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Meet the students revolutionising how young women talk about periods

The Bronze Award-winners at this year’s Young Social Innovators Ireland (YSI) Awards, the team from St Brigid’s Secondary…

By Sarah Finnan

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Perimenopause: 4 symptoms you may not know about

We chatted with Catherine O' Keefe of The Wellness Warrior about the symptoms of perimenopause that often go…

By Edaein OConnell

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Spain set to become first European country to offer menstrual leave

The government is in talks to approve a draft reform which would allow women to avail of three…

By Sarah Finnan

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Monthlies: The customisable Irish period subscription box helping you ‘own your flow’

A period subscription box with a difference, Monthlies aims to not only supply people with products that are…

By Sarah Finnan

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‘Freezing your eggs is no guarantee of a child’: The questions to ask before freezing your eggs

There are some important questions you need to ask yourself (and answer) before deciding to freeze your eggsWomen's…

By Edaein OConnell