It is recommended that all infants, from birth to 12 months, whether breastfed or formula fed, be given a daily supplement of 5 micrograms of vitamin D. » read more
How should we explain this recent study to our patients? Read an analysis by an ICGP expert and opinions from the RCOG and BMS. » read more
Important information has emerged regarding the risks of prescribing sodium valproate (Epilim) to women of childbearing age. » read more
This event will take place on 12 February 2015, 10am- 4pm. » read more
GPs that have patients who have undergone female genital mutilation can now refer them to a new free dedicated clinic recently opened in The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA), Everywoman Centre in Dublin city centre. » read more
The third edition of "Recent Rape/Sexual Assault: National Guidelines on Referral and Forensic Clinical Examination in Ireland" was launched on 17th October 2014. » read more
The ICGP Women's Health programme has published an updated version of the document "Crisis pregnancy : A management guide for general practice" . » read more
On July 24 2014, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) released a review entitled 'Levonorgestrel and ulipristal remain suitable emergency contraceptives for all women, regardless of bodyweight'. » read more
The document gives guidance to GPs on how to recognise this serious problem and how to respond once the problem has been identified. » read more
In response to concerns from ICGP members about the recent decision of the MDU not to cover practice nurses to do cervical smears, the ICGP Women's Health Programme has written to the MDU to express its concern and urge the MDU to reconsider its decision. » read more
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