#Menopause

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

Beautiful Woman relaxing on bed
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

Woman
'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

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

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

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

Full length shot of a young businesswoman with clouds around her head
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

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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

Menopause study
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

Menopause: fuel for life and finding balance - plus a feelgood chicken-salad recipe
Menopause: fuel for life and finding balance - plus a feelgood chicken-salad recipe
In her new book ‘The Menopause Kitchen’ nutritionist Rachel Graham helps women to manage their symptoms and rebalance their health through diet

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

No need to sweat about the menopause: Cork convention features taboo-breaker Mariella Frostrup
No need to sweat about the menopause: Cork convention features taboo-breaker Mariella Frostrup
Upcoming summit in Cork is a one-stop event for women with an impressive lineup of speakers  

Fri, 30 Jun, 2023

Breast cancer patients to see shorter treatments and fewer hospital appointments 
Breast cancer patients to see shorter treatments and fewer hospital appointments 
Some patients will receive their total radiotherapy dose within one week, compared to three or five weeks. Others will need fewer hospital appointments due to the use of new techniques

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Axial pain. Close-up photo of a hurting woman, who is sitting on a couch and holding her lower back with her left hand.
Natural health: I'm perimenopausal and suffering from recurring infections 
"Women are considered to be officially in menopause when they have gone 12 months without a menstrual period, so you may be close to the point where symptoms often settle down or even disappear."

Sun, 07 May, 2023

More than 40% of teachers have difficulty managing menopause and work 
More than 40% of teachers have difficulty managing menopause and work 
Research published by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation found that in a predominately female workplace, many teachers are experiencing menopausal transition

Wed, 12 Apr, 2023

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