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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 […]
I was invited to join the wonderful team at Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace in January 2022. Henpicked is the largest and leading educator of menopause in workplaces throughout the UK and increasingly in Ireland. They are working with large companies and organisations enabling them to become menopause friendly workplaces. Deborah Garlick leads this awesome […]
Fundamentally open conversations and visibility are the fastest way to explode taboo subjects. I was very happy to present my research on menopause “Silence Taboo and Midlife Women”(2020) to the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy(IACP) at Trinity College Dublin this summer. The massive vacum in education and signposting for supports, leads to a grave […]
