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Heart health and Menopause 1 in 4 Women die from heart disease and stroke! Heart Health in Midlife Women is something we all need to understand. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke presentation in women is critical. Cardiac health is particularly important during menopause, as hormonal changes, especially the decline in […]
Theme: The theme of this years British Menopause Conference was Menopause for all. There were many excellent presentations. Up to date research was shared over the two days covering many different aspects from early menopause to post menopause and beyond. Professor Donal Brennan the National Clinical lead on cancer research in Ireland was one of […]
I am often asked about supplements as many women use supplements as part of their SOS toolkit during their Meno years. The first thing to say is that it is important to check with your doctor if you are on medication before starting to take any supplement —–to out rule any contraindication. Magnesium is one […]
Ensuring menopause education is available to all communities is vital. The concept of educating women and girls on menopause is completely new. Ireland and the UK are leading this massive cultural and societal change. I was invited to address the Cork Deaf Association recently. Having ladies from their 20’s to the their 70’s provided […]
Over 600,000 women in Ireland are experiencing one of the stages of menopause today. Yet the SILENCE continues in certain areas due to stigma and taboo. Educating women about this life stage is powerful. Talking openly sharing information helps to break the silence and increase confidence and agency. The monthly Midlife Women Rock cafes in […]
Women in their Menopause and Perimenopause years have remained silent for too long. We are navigating unchartered waters by speaking out as previous generations were mute on this massively taboo topic. This was echoed by a number of women attending a talk I gave in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford recently to a wonderful group from the […]
