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150,000 women accessed contraception under free scheme this year, figures show
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Statistics released by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly reveals the highest demand was in the 18-21 age group
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Almost 24,000 women and girls in Ireland had contraceptive implants inserted in their bodies last year
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New figures, released to the Irish Mirror under the Freedom of Information Act, show 4,770 were aged between 16 and 24
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Free contraception scheme extended to women up to 30 from today in Ireland
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From September 1, the Government's free contraception scheme is now available to women, girls and other people identifying as transgender or non-binary who are ordinarily resident in Ireland and for whom prescription contraception is deemed suitable by their doctors.
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Davina McCall says young women 'deserve better' as she calls for contraception overhaul
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More than 60 years after the Pill was introduced in the UK, the TV host is calling for a revolution and says she’s 'sad and angry' about the current state
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Davina McCall fears for daughters as she suggests taking pill led to her heroin addiction
Davina McCall
The much-loved TV presenter is at the forefront of a women’s health revolution, and has shared her fears about the contraceptive pill after doing extensive research on it for her new documentary
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'My contraceptive pill almost killed me - I was shocked when doctors told me I had a stroke'
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She was rushed to A&E by ambulance where doctors later found a blood clot
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Who can avail of free contraception from today? Latest as new scheme rolls out
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The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022 was signed into law by President Michael D Higgins back in July
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'My husband insists on wearing condoms since I joked I wanted another baby'
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Coleen Nolan helps a reader who feels frustrated after her husband began insisting on wearing condoms following a joke she told him. He looked scared and told her he never wanted more kids
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Who will be eligible for free contraception from September and how to apply
Irish News
"Free contraception is a cost-effective measure, reducing both crisis pregnancy and termination of pregnancy rates"
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President Higgins signs Act for free contraception for ages 17 to 25 into law as Health Minister welcomes 'good news'
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It will see the introduction of free contraception for 17 to 25-year-olds, as well as abolish in-patient charges for under 16-year-olds.
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'I'm 34 and want a baby now, but he's prepared to make me wait a few years'
Relationships
Daily Mirror agony aunt Coleen Nolan advises a mum who is unclear how to approach having more children with her new husband
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Free contraception scheme to be introduced in August 2022 as full details confirmed
Budget 2022
Free contraception will be offered to women in Ireland, starting with the 17-25 age cohort
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Lucy Mecklenburgh under fire from fans for promoting controversial contraception method
Lucy Mecklenburgh
Lucy Mecklenburgh and her fiancé Ryan Thomas had revealed that their son Romeo was actually unplanned
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Molly-Mae Hague ditches contraceptives after Tommy Fury shared he wants 5 kids
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The Love Island couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have been speaking about their future - and excited former boxer Tommy says he is desperate to have five children with beauty Molly-Mae inside ten years
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Stacey Solomon hints at baby plans as she admits she wants to come off the pill
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Stacey Solomon revealed she and Joe Swash had not finished extending their family yet, so were not looking at permanent contraception methods
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GMB doctor explains why men are suffering worse coronavirus symptoms than women
Good Morning Britain
Dr Amir explained to Good Morning Britain viewers that the contraceptive pill, HRT, can be protective in boosting immunity
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Ireland expected to reach peak population of nearly six million this century
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New research predicts a dramatic decline in worldwide fertility - but Ireland should first reach 5.7m people in 2057
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Irish online pharmacy offering women year's supply of contraceptive pills for €25
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Customers will be able to receive one of six versions of the pill
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Free condoms to be handed out to college students in Ireland
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The National Condom Distribution Service was launched by Health Minister Simon Harris
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Kanye West angers Planned Parenthood by confusing morning after pill with abortion
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Rapper Kanye West went on a bizarre rant accusing Democrats of 'brainwashing' black Americans into supporting abortion to 'lower their population'
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New report reveals biggest barriers to accessing contraception in Ireland are cost, local access and embarrassment
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Research also highlighted that young women reported being afraid to reveal they are sexually active
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The contraceptive pill can influence who you fancy and what you wear, new book claims
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US psychologist Dr Sarah E Hill explained how the daily tablet affects women
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Irish pharmacy group slashes price of condoms to promote safe sex as colleges return
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CarePlus Pharmacy has announced that it will pay the VAT on condoms
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National Women's Council of Ireland call on Government to fund free contraception in Budget
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“Those who need contraception the most are younger people who are most fertile when they’re in school, in college or when they get their first job and that kind of cost is a real barrier"
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