
Dr. Ciara McCarthy
Dr. Ciara McCarthy is the Health Service Executive’s clinical lead for women’s health, emphasizing the importance of informed choices and the nuanced understanding of hormonal contraceptives in women's health.
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Dr. Ciara McCarthy, clinical lead for women’s health at the ICGP, argued against the mandatory waiting period.
Fine Gael TD compares three-day abortion wait to duration of hangover during committee debate – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-16
Dr Ciara McCarthy, clinical lead for women’s health in the Irish College of General Practitioners, emphasizes the need for individualized discussions about HRT.
Should every midlife woman be on HRT – even with no menopause symptoms? – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-10-18
Dr. Ciara McCarthy discusses the risks associated with long-term hormonal contraceptive use.
‘When I came off the pill, everything became so much better’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-04-12



























