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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Menopause coach and author Catherine O’Keeffe</p>

health and wellbeing

How to recognise urinary tract infections and prevent recurring UTIs

It is vital to prevent and properly treat urinary tract infections and it is also important to recognise the symptoms of a UTI, the experts tell Gemma Fullam

<p>Dr Máire Finn: ‘The pill suits some women and is horrible for others.’ Picture: Ray Ryan</p>

health and wellbeing

How your menstrual cycle can impact your mental and physical health

<p> National Maternity Hospital Complex Menopause Service lead medical officer Deirdre Lundy says HRT can cost €50 a month: 'It will make a difference to a lot of women.' Picture: Rolling News</p>

news

State-funded HRT 'should include menopausal women under 40'

culture

Menopause, patches and milestones inspire Éadaoin Glynn

Mature woman with symptoms of menopause with strong hot flashes and fanning.

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Menopause medication 'should be covered under drug scheme'

health and wellbeing

Meditation could help relieve menopausal anxiety and depression

Learning about our menopausal bodies and minds is crucial - and these three books will help

We've come a long way from the shame and silence we long associated with menopause. Three new Irish books on the topic leave no stone unturned, from vaginal dryness to hot flushes, and crippling anxiety

Fri, 14 Apr, 2023

HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in at-risk women

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in women at risk of developing the condition, researchers have suggested.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

HRT medication out of stock in Ireland due to 'increased global demand'

Two sizes of Estradot transdermal patches have not been available in Ireland since February

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

'GPs must have better understanding of the menopause'

ICGP launch new info guide and webinar for GPs to help them better care for patients going through menopause

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Beautiful mature woman sitting on couch smiling and looking away

No need to sweat the menopause

Menopausal women no longer suffer in silence and are embracing a range of therapies and lifestyle changes to manage their symptoms. We talk to leading experts

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

London, UK, 6 March 2021: A menopausal woman puts on an oestrogen patch for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on her upper thigh

Irish Examiner view: Menopause progress needs to be maintained

More than 75% of women experience menopausal symptoms — one in four describe them as severe

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022

Davina McCall: ‘Menopause is a societal problem’

Conversations around menopause have gone from taboo to mainstream. It’s about time, says woman on a mission, Davina McCall

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

Suzanne Harrington: Would there be a shortage of HRT if it wasn't a woman's problem?

The ban on our bodies is off but our access to hormones is being limited.

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Women warned not to swap HRT drugs amid supply issues

Women are being urged not to swap menopause medicines amid a shortage of a certain type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Cork woman calls 23 pharmacies in search of crucial hormone medication

Shortages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication have become a regular issue for menopausal women and others in recent months.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Is sleep a feminist issue?

Often carrying a heavier burden of responsibility, women are more likely than men to find it difficult to get a good night's sleep

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

No sweat: the clinic raising wider awareness of the menopause

The head of the first public menopause clinic in Ireland says many women and medics are still not fully aware of the symptoms, which HRT could ease

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

Shortage of HRT medication 'a disaster' for women

Novartis scaling up production to meet new demand for combination hormone patch

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Gorgeous senior older woman with closed eyes touching her perfect skin. Beautiful portrait mid 50s aged woman advertising facial

Skincare for menopausal women is trending, but which products are really useful?

There is no special edge on offer from a product labelled 'menopause' — but here are some creams and cleansers that really do work

Wed, 24 Nov, 2021

How fitness can help you through menopause

From the right way to exercise, to what to eat and drink and the case for HRT, experts explain how women can prepare for midlife changes to their bodies

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021

Study finds risk of breast cancer doubled after 10 years of HRT

The risk of developing breast cancer as a result of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is twice what was previously thought.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2019

Natural health: Menopause and balanitis

There are many natural alternatives to assist women to adjust to the hormonal changes associated with menopause safely, quickly, and easily.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2016

Ageing with attitude: Sleeplessness and the menopausal woman

Getting a poor night’s sleep can have a huge effect on our health, while the menopause itself can already have us feeling drained, writes Margaret Jennings.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Ageing with attitude: Menopause should not be a dirty word - Paula Mee, dietitian

Paula Mee has come through a difficult phase of her life, including the break up of a long-term relationship. Along the way she learned how to manage the ‘Change’, says Margaret Jennings.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms

Following new research, doctors are once again prescribing HRT to women experiencing menopausal symptoms. But is it a long-term option, asks Ailin Quinlan.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

HRT: Should women seek chemical intervention or should they face menopause head on?

Should women be taking HRT in later life? Two experts, Sue Leonard and Margaret Carragher debate the pros and cons of chemical intervention.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Ways to manage the menopause

ON average, women start the menopause at 51, though it can begin much earlier (before the age of 40, it’s known as ’premature menopause’).

Sat, 27 Jun, 2015

hrt

How to recognise urinary tract infections and prevent recurring UTIs

How your menstrual cycle can impact your mental and physical health

State-funded HRT 'should include menopausal women under 40'

Menopause, patches and milestones inspire Éadaoin Glynn

Menopause medication 'should be covered under drug scheme'

Meditation could help relieve menopausal anxiety and depression

Learning about our menopausal bodies and minds is crucial - and these three books will help

HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in at-risk women

HRT medication out of stock in Ireland due to 'increased global demand'

'GPs must have better understanding of the menopause'