A Dublin doctor has called on the government to make more healthcare more inclusive for women through measures such as a wider rollout of free contraception.
Dr Caoimhe Hartley runs the Menopause Health Clinic in Dalkey, which first opened its doors in April 2021. The clinic primarily assists menopausal patients but also provides women with contraception and health screenings, including breast checks, cervical smears and blood work.
Caoimhe explains that certain issues, such as free contraception and hormone replacement therapy, require further input from the Irish government. She believes that current legislation, which allows women under the age of 26 to access contraception free of charge, should encompass women up to the age of 55.
