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Menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives, and pelvic floor dysfunction in Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie

Research By David Nolan, Poppy Jean Maguire & Lee Bell From early morning pitch sessions to weekend matches, the commitment of Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie players is nothing short of elite, even if the sport remains amateur. But what about the parts of our health that we rarely talk about? Their menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception, and pelvic floor health …

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Avril Flynn’s Journey With Women’s Health | The Period Panel

In the latest episode of the Period Panel, we were thrilled to have Avril Flynn, a midwife and childbirth educator, join us to discuss the importance of women’s health education and her journey with endometriosis. As an advocate for women’s heath and as a mom herself, Avril aptly pointed out that women often have little knowledge about their bodies; most …

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Pharmacist Jess Redden Debunks Period Myths On The Period Panel

Pharmacist Jess Redden joined us on the Period Panel to share her professional knowledge on the menstrual cycle, answer some burning questions and give some personal advice on pregnancy. Jess Redden qualified as a pharmacist in February 2022 and dreams of opening up her own pharmacy with an additional one-stop health store attachment. She specialises in a holistic approach to …

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“Periods are our Superpower” Rachael Burford On Talking Taboo Topics

Rachael Burford is an English Rugby player and has been playing the sport since she was just six years of age. She was recently on our Period Panel to discuss how she felt growing up in a sport around the stereotypes and knowledge of periods from a young girl now to a successful international athlete.  The only time she spoke …

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Higher Risk of Injury During Ovulation, Shelly Hackett on Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle

This week on The Period Panel, Shelly Hackett shared how being knowledgeable about your menstrual cycle can improve your physical and mental health.  The menstrual cycle can be broken up into two phases. The first phase is the follicular phase. The second phase is the luteal phase. Phase one starts on the first day of the bleed. At this point …

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Swimming With Your Period

It’s time to get real about periods and pools. Many women are fearful and nervous about going swimming when they have their period but truth be told, it’s very manageable. I find it fascinating the number of people who will not swim when they have their period. I’ve spoken to friends who admit they can’t get their head around swimming …

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