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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

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

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

Women need 'accurate, up-to-date information' on menopause, says expert
Women need 'accurate, up-to-date information' on menopause, says expert
A public menopause clinic has opened in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, the first such clinic to open outside of Dublin

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Middle aged woman applying an HRT patch to her thigh. Image shot 2011. Exact date unknown.
Researchers working on world’s only testosterone patch for menopause
Medherant, a company founded by the University of Warwick’s Professor David Haddleton, is aiming to start clinical trials in the autumn

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

'I never knew menopause had killed my mum' 
'I never knew menopause had killed my mum' 
Sallyanne Brady, whose mother died during early menopause, is demanding greater supports for menopausal women battling depression

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

'My libido was on the floor': Davina McCall talks self-pleasure and more at Menopause Summit in Dublin
'My libido was on the floor': Davina McCall talks self-pleasure and more at Menopause Summit in Dublin
She’s the poster woman for menopause and is on a mission to end the shame associated with the hormonal transition that affects half the population

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

It's good to talk — but has there been any real change for menopausal women?
It's good to talk — but has there been any real change for menopausal women?
We’ve come a long way in mainstreaming the M word, but talk is cheap. Is life still just the same for menopausal women? 

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Smiling middle aged businessman with a cup of coffee in the office. Coffee break.
Workplace Wellbeing: Taking the heat out of menopause at work 
Companies are introducing supports to help female employees going through menopause. The investment makes sound financial sense 

Fri, 10 Mar, 2023

I was hit by menopause symptoms after my first chemo session
I was hit by menopause symptoms after my first chemo session
Dee O'Grady was 39 when her treatment for breast cancer resulted in profuse sweating, joint pain and forgetfulness

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Clodagh Finn: It’s about time we celebrated our elder female icons
Clodagh Finn: It’s about time we celebrated our elder female icons
I’M compiling a new list of female ‘icons’.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2023

Bring your appetite- this is going to taste good!
The food that can help support you through menopause 
As menopause moves from taboo to a hot topic, we’re becoming more aware of how diet can play a part in dealing with its symptoms

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

'It's time to remove the negativity around HRT,' says expert leading Mid-West menopause clinic 
'It's time to remove the negativity around HRT,' says expert leading Mid-West menopause clinic 
Cathy Casey, who works in a new menopause clinic in Nenagh, tells Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin how the hub operates and how hormone replacement therapy needs to be looked at with a positive lens

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

Consultant calls for greater workplace support for women in menopause
Consultant calls for greater workplace support for women in menopause
Almost four in 10 women going through menopause have considered leaving work because of devastating symptoms, a recent survey found.

Sat, 14 Jan, 2023

Catherine Conlon: Almost half of women don't prioritise exercise and it's time to change
Catherine Conlon: Almost half of women don't prioritise exercise and it's time to change
We need to show a little Dutch courage by making aerobic exercise part of our day — rain, hail, or shine 

Sun, 04 Dec, 2022

Aphrodisiac maca powder - Lepidium meyenii
Natural health: Is there a remedy I can take to boost my libido?
Dong quai is one of the best herbal remedies for women with a flagging sex drive due to menopausal changes

Sun, 30 Oct, 2022

Pensive woman
Study seeks women to wear sensors to detect menopause symptoms
Women could wear a sensor to detect menopause symptoms making it easier to discuss their condition with doctors, an Irish tech start-up is hoping.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2022

Young 1970s woman working
Irish Examiner view: Menopause leave is a welcome step forward
Bank of Ireland's new policy — announced during Menopause Awareness Week — ought to inspire other employers too

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

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