This month I’m running through the common sorts of lumps anyone can get, before getting into lumps that affect women only. If you notice a lump anywhere on your body for the first time, the best thing to do is go see your GP to figure out what it is. […]

Hormonal skin issues is a frequently neglected area and skin problems are common during the perimenopause and menopause. We have oestrogen receptors in pretty much every organ in our body, which are impacted by fluctuating and unpredictable oestrogen levels in perimenopause, and the skin is no exception. Acne Acne is […]

“I want you to prescribe me testosterone, doctor; this woman I follow on Instagram says we should all have it!” “My sex drive has gone out the window, doctor; can you let me have testosterone?” I’ve been writing for West Cork People since September 2023 and those who read my articles […]

Menopause and Perimenopause are normal, physiological stages of female health.  Today I want to talk about what is abnormal so I will revisit some definitions. Menopause is a retrospective diagnosis. This means that we can only say that a woman is menopausal if it has been 12 months since her […]

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