Menopause expert calls for free HRT and health checks in budget

The Menopause Hub chief executive Loretta Dignam has said providing free HRT and mid-life health checks for all women between 45 and 64 could save the State millions (Colin Keegan/Collins/PA)

Providing free HRT and mid-life health checks for all women between 45 and 64 could save the State millions, a menopause expert has claimed.

Earlier detection of cardiovascular and bone-health issues caused by menopause would dramatically cut visits to GPs and hospitals by women, the chief executive of The Menopause Hub has said.