Donnelly wants menopause included in school curriculum

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly at the launch of the menopause awareness campaign at the Department of Health on Friday afternoon. Picture Colin Keegan/ Collins 

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he thinks learning about menopause should be included on the education curriculum for pupils.

Mr Donnelly was speaking as new research commissioned by the Department of Health revealed symptoms go beyond hot flushes with more than half of Irish women reporting joint pain, insomnia, and lack of energy while going through the menopause.