Senator Patricia Stephenson (SD) & Claire O’Sullivan- Medical misogyny - 11/09/26

Senator Patricia Stephenson (SD) – A new campaign highlighting the prevalence of medical misogyny and calling for urgent national standards for pain relief during routine gynecological procedures in Ireland has been co-founded this month by patient advocate Claire O’Sullivan and Social Democrats Senator, Patricia Stephenson. The campaign highlights the stark contrast between the UK — where clear clinical guidance protects women’s pain — and Ireland, where no national standard exists and women’s experiences vary widely depending on their clinic, doctor, or county.