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64 per cent of women say menopause has damaged their sex life, according to new study

Menopause is putting strain on relationships across Ireland, a new survey has shown, with just over half fearing that their long-term relationships are suffering as a result of the change

Loretta Dignam, founder and CEO of The Menopause Hub, pictured in her clinic in Santry, Dublin(Image: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin)

Just over half of Irish women who took part in a survey fear that their long-term relationships are suffering as a result of menopause symptoms, new research has shown.

Almost two-thirds (64%) of the women who responded to the online survey say their sex lives have been damaged.

2,892 women responded to the online survey by The Menopause Hub, Ireland’s first-ever clinic solely devoted to treating menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms.

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“This research highlights the devastating impact menopause is having on couples and intimate relationships,” said founder and CEO, Loretta Dignam.

“When assessing anyone for treatment, our staff ask how women feel about their relationships, and there’s no doubt many are worried about the effect menopause is having on them and their sex lives.”

The Clinic also conducted a Menopause in the Workplace survey, released ahead of World Menopause Day on October 18.

This survey found that 68.4% of women felt they were not adequately prepared for the impact of menopause and perimenopause, while almost all (96.7%) said they were experiencing menopause symptoms.