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Nutritionist explains what foods we should avoid to reduce menopause fatigue and weight gain
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Nutritionist Yvonne O’Shaughnessy shares what you should and shouldn’t be eating to help manage symptoms like hot flushes, fatigue and bloating during menopause
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Women could be in line to save €30-€70 as free HRT not being ruled out
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Thousands of women are spending money on Hormone Replacement Therapy but Senator O'Reilly is bringing forward a motion that could make it free for anyone prescribed it
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Top doctor explains what causes incontinence during menopause and how to fix it
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Professor Barry O’Reilly explains why incontinence happens as we get older, adding that it should never be considered normal as it is an entirely treatable condition
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Skincare expert recommends 'collagen banking' to reduce signs of ageing during menopause
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As we hit our late 40s and early 50s, declining oestrogen levels can cause excessive dryness, dullness and increased skin laxity, but Dr Mehvish Khan has some effective ways to treat menopausal skin
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Expert explains why using sex toys can improve your libido during menopause
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RSVP's resident sexologist Emily Power-Smith explains why we have to try new things in the bedroom during menopause and midlife - plus the common mistakes we are making
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64 per cent of women say menopause has damaged their sex life, according to new study
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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
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'It genuinely saved my life' - how HRT helped a Dublin woman's perimenopause mental health struggles
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Perimenopause happens several years before the menopause as oestrogen levels start to drop, and some women experience horrendous symptoms - Susan Gannon being one of them
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Perimenopause brain fog caused Kildare woman to walk away from a 30 year career
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Perimenopause occurs as oestrogen levels start to drop and comes with a variety of symptoms - Ann experienced such severe brain fog she had to walk away from a 30 year career
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Endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan explains how to maintain a healthy weight during menopause
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Tipperary-based endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan gives her advice on how to combat menopause symptoms such as weight gain, as well as explaining how to use HRT
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Endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan explains how to prepare your body for menopause
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Dr Mary Ryan has explained why it is important for women to educate themselves about menopause and to put themselves first so they can maintain their health
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Vagina injections for better orgasms and sexual pleasure according to Professor
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Professor Barry O’Reilly explains what non-surgical options are available to treat vaginal dryness during midlife, including laser therapy and two different types of injections
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Hairdresser explains why menopause hair loss happens and how to prevent it
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Many women don’t realise that entering menopause can lead to hair loss, thinning and dry scalp, so we spoke to Pamela Morrissey, owner of Sobe Brown salon in Cork, about the best way to care for menopausal hair
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Skincare expert reveals why Botox is not as effective on menopausal skin
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As we hit our late 40s and early 50s, menopause can lead to increased skin laxity, so Dr Mehvish Khan recommends a lesser amount of Botox, strategically placed, to give good results
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Easy recipes to help with menopause symptoms like brain fog, fatigue and weight gain
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Rachel Graham's new cookbook, The Menopause Kitchen, is a manual for how to nourish your body during midlife and contains easy recipes to help alleviate menopause symptoms
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Nutritionist reveals the small diet changes to help with menopause weight gain and brain fog
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Dundalk-based nutritionist and medicinal chef Rachel Graham started experiencing menopause symptoms like fatigue and brain fog - she's now written a cook book packed with recipes to help alleviate the effects of the change
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Expert shares hormone-balancing tips that help permanent weight loss
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Becca Holland, health coach and owner of "Health with Holland" with a following of 514k on Instagram, specialises in crafting hormone-balancing meals by optimising gut health, understanding cycle syncing, peri and post menopause and everything you need to balance your hormones
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Lorraine Keane shares key signs she was perimenopausal that she missed
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The broadcaster revealed the perimenopause symptoms which left her feeling angry, stressed and burnt out - and the lifestyle changes she made to improve and resolve them
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How alcohol impacts your hormones: Fertility, Dementia, Menopause, Skin and Ageing
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Did you know drinking too much beer or wine can throw your hormones off balance? Leading endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan explains the link – and how it affects our health
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Gráinne Seoige feared she may have been cutting herself off from work after discussing menopause
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Speaking at the inaugural National Menopause Summit at The Mansion House in Dublin, TV presenters Gráinne Seoige and Davina McCal expressed their fears that tackling the subject of menopause would have a negative effect on their careers
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Nutritionist shares two supplements to stop hair loss caused by menopause and perimenopause 
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Women approaching perimenopause and menopause will start to notice hair loss and significant thinning, however according to Clinical Nutritionist, Suzie Sawyer there are two key supplements that can turn things around.
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Dublin mum's struggle as she was going through perimenopause without knowing it
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Karey has battled symptoms including fatigue, burnout, brain fog, hot flushes, muscle pain and sleep issues since entering menopause, and says it's important to remember there are options and treatments out there
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Dr Mary Ryan shares the little-known menopause symptoms you should be aware of
Anti-ageing
Endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan talks us through the different stages of perimenopause and menopause – what to expect, the various symptoms and the best ways to prepare for this next stage in life
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Women entering menopause are at the greatest risk of suicide
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Menopause can cause sex hormones to latch on to specific receptors in the brain to change a person’s behaviour. A decrease in progesterone, which often occurs during menopause, can cause sleep disturbance, anxiety and depression
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