Understanding your hormones and taking control of your health. Hertility's Deirdre O'Neill on female reproductive health
The IMAGE Wellness ProjectShow Notes
In this episode of The Wellness Project, we are joined by the inspiring Deirdre O’Neill, a dual-qualified lawyer with a master’s in Medical Law from King’s College London and the co-founder of Hertility Health. Hertility is revolutionising women’s reproductive health by offering accessible, at-home testing kits that provide critical insights into fertility and hormonal health.
Deirdre shares her journey to founding this pioneering company, why women’s health has been overlooked for so long, and the vital importance of taking control of our wellbeing through knowledge of our reproductive health. We also explore how Hertility’s innovative services are empowering women and discuss the larger systemic issues in medical research and healthcare representation for women. We can't wait to hear what you think.
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