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The menopause for women represents the end of menstruation and fertility. For most the menopause is a natural occurrence where over a period of time menstruation stops permanently. This phase of a woman’s life is usually a gradual process with the average age of periods stopping completely being 51 years. For some women this transition period is smooth with little or no side effects, but for some it can be a very difficult tim.

Men are to be honoured for their support to female colleagues struggling through debilitating menopause symptoms at an awards ceremony next month.

Misneach Menopause is a specialist Menopause Clinic founded by Dr Marina Curran who is one of only a few trained menopause specialists in this country.

Thousands of women over the age of 60 years of age may be suffering the devastating effects of menopause unnecessarily due to confusion and lack of understanding around starting HRT.

Research undertaken by Boots Ireland has revealed that almost two-thirds of women (64%) say that menopause caused them to experience physical or psychological symptoms that have significantly affected their day-to-day life.