Since moving back to Cork three-and-a-half years ago after working as an a GP for the NHS for 28 years, I have taken on a number of roles, from setting up and running the pilot of a dedicated Women’s Health Clinic in both Skibbereen and Bantry to working as a […]
After attending the British Menopause Society, (BMS) conference in July, followed by the Menopause Society of Ireland Conference in September, I thought readers might be interested in take-home points. Look after yourself As women we are bombarded by fads; best thing for sleep, energy, belly fat – you name it […]
Polycycstic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has recently been renamed Polymetabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). So why the change? For this article, I will continue to use PCOS, as it’s the name that most of us are familiar with. PCOS, now PMOS, is not simply an ovarian problem; it is a multi-system metabolic […]
I’m not a dermatologist but, as a GP with 30 years experience, I have seen one skin condition commonly affecting the face that can be particularly distressing for women: Rosacea can have a significant impact on confidence and quality of life. What exactly is rosacea? Many people think that Rosacea […]