The Pat Kenny Show Blackrock Health’s new women’s health clinic
Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Caoimhe Hartley, Clinical Lead for Women's Medicine at Blackrock Health, discusses the launch of a dedicated women's health center. She highlights critical health conditions women should monitor throughout life, from contraception and STIs in their 30s to menopause management in their 40s. Hartley emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary care, addressing risks like cardiovascular issues specific to women, and providing insights into testosterone for postmenopausal health. She also tackles myths around contraception and the significance of informed decisions in women's health.
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Multidisciplinary Teams Improve Outcomes
- Multidisciplinary teamwork reveals different perspectives that improve patient outcomes.
- Dr Caoimhe Hartley emphasises GP, gynaecology and other viewpoints should dovetail in care planning.
Address Reproductive Issues Early
- Ask about contraception, fertility and STI screening in your 20s and 30s if sexually active or planning pregnancy.
- Report heavy, painful or irregular periods early to investigate conditions like PCOS or endometriosis.
Hormonal Shifts Alter Health Priorities
- Hormones change across decades so women's priorities and risks shift with age.
- Perimenopause in the 40s is a key window to set long-term health for quality of life later.