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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>There was talk about the changes that take place with our bones and muscle mass, one woman was refused HRT</p>

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Esther McCarthy: What I learned at a midlife breakfast

The event is called The Midlife Breakfast, organised by The Pink Ladies, to support breast cancer services at CUH so she’s preaching to the choir

<p>Sharon Butler pictured at home. Picture: Eddie O'Hare.</p>

health and wellbeing

Heart attacks in women: How we're missing a beat on women’s heart health

<p> Emily Collins who got her first symptom of menopause at the age of 36 when her second daughter was six months old. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

parenting

'I thought there’s no way I could be menopausal — I’ve just had a baby'

Clodagh Finn: The ‘We Do Not Care’ club is striking a powerful chord with menopausal women

'I had five years of pure hell — taking HRT early on in menopause might have helped'

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'I had five years of pure hell — taking HRT early on in menopause might have helped'

Launch of three Women's Health Fund projects

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Free HRT treatment to be available from June 1 after pharmacies agree to new deal

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

Clodagh Finn: Free HRT is great — but what aren’t we being told?

As free HRT becomes a reality, it’s time to rethink menopause, medicalisation — and embrace the power of ageing

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Boots takeover bid

Concern that bigger pharmacy chains will not implement Government's free HRT scheme

the Irish Pharmacy Union has already described the plan announced by health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on Monday as 'not viable'

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Businesswoman examining documents at desk

No-sweat guide: How to ease seven key symptoms of menopause

Knowledge is power when navigating midlife hormonal changes. Here's how you can ease seven key symptoms

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Social media myths 'pose biggest risk to women in menopause'

Social media myths 'pose biggest risk to women in menopause'

Consultant Cathy Casey cites dangerous misinformation such as debunked myth linking HRT with higher cancer risks

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Woman lying on bed, suffering from strong stomach pain, endometriosis, menstruation.

Ireland's healthcare system doesn't listen to endometriosis patients

Women who are living with constant appalling pain must seek treatment as far away as Romania. We can only fix this by listening, writes Manon Gilbart

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

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Suzanne Harrington: Life is short and now, thankfully, so is my hair

"Just a trim, I whisper. Actually, the truth of it is that I want to shave my head like Britney as part of a menopause downsizing mission to get rid of anything that needs my care."

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

Unhappy mature woman scratching her irritated skin on arm

Natural Health: My skin gets so itchy at night — I find it difficult to sleep

Plus: "I’ve just finished a course of antibiotics for a stubborn flu and feel tired most of the time. What can I take to give me a boost?"

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

happy woman with long hair

How hormone fluctuations can cause hair thinning and loss — and what you can do about it

Our hair is not immune to the passage of time, often losing its shine and volume. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to experts and gets to the root of the issue

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Prescription charges Ireland

Almost 240 medications in short supply, including diabetes and ADHD treatments

Commonly-used antibiotic amoxicillin is also hard to come by, as are some ibuprofen tablets

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

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No need to pause your sex life during menopause

From workplace policies to social media algorithms, menopause has become a trending topic, but finding accurate information about how to maintain a satisfying sex life remains difficult

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Menopausal employees accreditation scheme

CEO of Irish-founded Menopause Hub named in Forbes 50 over 50 list

CEO of the Menopause Hub, Loretta Dignam, made it onto the prestigious roll call of enterprising women over 50 years of age across 32 countries

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

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

Government accused of failing women by breaking HRT promise

It comes at a time when a number of HRT drugs are in severe short supply, meaning that even if women can pay for these medications in some cases, they are not available

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Poisoned chalice: The challenges facing ministers in health, mental health, and disability

Poisoned chalice: The challenges facing ministers in health, mental health, and disability

Politicians in these portfolios can make a difference to people’s lives in a very real way, but will they live up to their roles?

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

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

Department of Health 'must explain HRT rollout delay'

Delay means menopausal women who had been expecting a drop in medical bills this month must continue to pay for HRT products

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

Prescription charges Ireland

'Without swift action from Government, pharmacy closures will become a reality', warns union

Union president Tom Murray said pharmacies want to offer more medical care and build on recommendations in a recent expert taskforce report on the sector

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Pharmacy union calls for waiving of HRT dispensing fees as demand doubles

Pharmacy union calls for waiving of HRT dispensing fees as demand doubles

It is not unusual for women to need three or more products each month,with a separate fee for each

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

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'Chronic shortage' of HRT patches while Ozempic and antibiotics also in short supply

Pharmacists have warned it is 'unrealistic' to begin offering HRT for free from January

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Maura Derrane: I’m so glad menopausal women are not ignored now

Maura Derrane: I’m so glad menopausal women are not ignored now

RTE presenter Maura Derrane says she had aches and pains for five years before realising it was perimenopause

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

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Free HRT: The heat is on chemists and doctors at a moment of change

Hormone replacement therapy will be available at no cost to menopausal women starting in January, but will pharmacies be able to meet the demand, and will doctors be allowed to prescribe it based on a patient’s individual needs?

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Putting some serious mind work into a work task

Workplace Wellbeing: No need to sweat the change at work

Supporting women in the workplace who are experiencing the effects of perimenopause and menopause is a win-win for the employees and employers

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

Second spring: Embracing the change that comes with menopause

Second spring: Embracing the change that comes with menopause

The hormonal shifts that come with midlife can bring challenges and, for some, opportunities. We talk with five women who who turned their lives around

Fri, 18 Oct, 2024

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

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

As Department of Health confirms it is costing a proposal to fund hormone replacement therapy, a menopause specialist highlights the many younger women affected

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Menopause, patches and milestones inspire Éadaoin Glynn

Menopause, patches and milestones inspire Éadaoin Glynn

The Summer Exhibition at the Lavit Gallery continues until August 22

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

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New research shows how menopause affects the brain, from memory to mood

You can’t remember where you left the car keys, there’s a name at the tip of your tongue, or you’ve lost your train of thought. The cognitive challenges that often come with midlife hormone changes can undermine women’s confidence. We examine the latest research

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

I wrote a book about menopause, but it's for men — here's why

I wrote a book about menopause, but it's for men — here's why

Too many men can feel helpless when their partners are going through menopause, but education is a good starting point, says Niki Woods.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Depressed Tired Lady Using PC Computer

Women feeling the pressure in middle age can grow careers with support at work

Sandwiched between the needs of their children, ageing parents and employers, women in midlife face unique pressures. But if offered flexibility and support at work, their careers can continue to grow

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Jennifer Horgan: Women need to teach ‘experts’ what menopause really means

S Jennifer Horgan: Women need to teach ‘experts’ what menopause really means

Menopause and pregnancy are natural conditions , but let’s not confuse ‘natural’ with ‘good’

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

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

Menopause medication 'should be covered under drug scheme'

Expert says new drug is aimed at women who are not suitable for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but some women are afraid it will be unaffordable

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Blonde haired woman stares into the shallow waters of a river. Scotland UK

Menopause is not a disease, say experts

High-income countries commonly see menopause as a medical problem or hormone-deficiency disorder with long-term health risks “that are best managed by hormone replacement (therapy)”, they said

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Female entrepreneur with headache sitting at desk

Natural health: Is the perimenopause to blame for my headaches?

Plus - natural ways around itchy scalp at night-time

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

The Fabulous Pharmacist: We have been doing women's health a disservice for many years

The Fabulous Pharmacist: We have been doing women's health a disservice for many years

Our new guest columnist Laura Dowling, aka the Fabulous Pharmacist, gets real about perimenopause symptoms, HRT options, and why seeking treatment for this very natural biological change shouldn’t be taboo

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Female problems. Adult woman is sitting on a sofa at home and touching her lower stomach while suffering from cramps.

Burning issue: addressing the risk of UTIs in midlife

The risk of developing a urinary tract infection increases as women’s hormone levels change in midlife. Health campaigners say antibiotics alone are not enough and want doctors to prescribe vaginal oestrogen to address the underlying cause

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Working Life: We're in full planning mode for the third National Menopause Summit

Working Life: We're in full planning mode for the third National Menopause Summit

Shell Holden, co-director and co-owner of Best in Fest, the events company behind the National Menopause Summit

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Medication for hot flushes to be available in Ireland by April

Medication for hot flushes to be available in Ireland by April

Veoza was recently approved by the European Medicines Agency

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

'Menopause has been misdiagnosed, misunderstood and misappropriated,' Cork summit hears

'Menopause has been misdiagnosed, misunderstood and misappropriated,' Cork summit hears

Over 600 people attended the National Menopause Summit in Cork's City Hall on Friday where they heard from campaigners and medical experts.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Dawn O’Porter: ‘I fantasise about the other side of menopause’

Dawn O’Porter: ‘I fantasise about the other side of menopause’

The author reflects on how life has changed now she’s 44 — she says if she goes on a big night out the next day is a write-off

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Workplace Wellbeing: What female employees need to know about the menopause and work

S Workplace Wellbeing: What female employees need to know about the menopause and work

At an age when women should be moving into senior roles in the workplace, many are going through menopause which can deplete their energy and undermine confidence - but companies are beginning to help by offering support to midlife female employees.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Half of women fear menopausal symptoms are damaging relationships – survey

Half of women fear menopausal symptoms are damaging relationships – survey

The survey indicated that 51% of women fear their long-term relationships are suffering due to their menopause symptoms, while 64% said their sex lives have been damaged

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

You make me so unbelievably happy!

Sexual healing: How to get your mojo back around menopause

Davina McCall says her libido was so low before taking HRT that she ‘didn’t even fancy Brad Pitt’. Besides hormone replacement, experts say simple lifestyle changes can help women recover their desire

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

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Why it was a mistake to stop prescribing HRT to menopausal women

It took a loud public outpouring about menopause symptoms to reverse the impact of two flawed but influential studies warning against hormone replacement therapy

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Take it from me: Four female doctors on their menopause experience

Take it from me: Four female doctors on their menopause experience

Four doctors talk to Helen O’Callaghan about their experience of midlife hormone changes and how it has shaped the care they offer women undergoing a similar transition

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Working Life: I spent three years trying to find out what was wrong with me

S Working Life: I spent three years trying to find out what was wrong with me

Loretta Dignam, CEO and founder of The Menopause Hub

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Richard Collins: 'Immortality' for mothers who give sons a head start in life

Richard Collins: 'Immortality' for mothers who give sons a head start in life

The male killer-whale is a 'mammy's boy' — he leaves her only for one-night-stands with females in other pods

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

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Menopause and menstruation plan to help employers improve workplace policies

Norah Casey said: 'Not all women suffer debilitating menopausal symptoms, but those that do are often not receiving the support they require to remain in their jobs'

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023