Health

Dr. Brenda Moran is a recognised BMS (British Menopause Society) accredited menopause specialist, with an interest in conditions associated with hormone sensitivity such as premenstrual disorders. The founder of the Danu Menopause and PMS Clinic in Cork, her aspiration is for all women to be able to avail of good […]

The menopause is one of those life events that trigger fear and apprehension in some women, while for others it is a welcome relief from premenstrual issues as well as menstruation itself. From a medical perspective, if a woman has not had a period for twelve consecutive months it is […]

Hannah Dare shares some of the nutritional and lifestyle adjustments that helped on her menopause journey In hindsight, I can see I was struggling with perimenopause for a number of years, until my periods finally stopped for good (I think!) about a year-and-a-half ago. It’s a little early to go […]

Have you ever wondered why you’re suffering with your mental health? Perhaps you can’t think of a trauma or any reason in particular why you feeling this way. Friends may have suggested therapy but you can’t see how that would help. If this is the case, then maybe your hormones […]

Whether you embrace it or want to run from it, menopause is waiting around a corner, most often hitting women between the age of 40 and 44 years. For many women the menopausal weight gain can seem overnight: Fat gets more easily attached to the body, especially around the midsection, […]

Many women are affected by the rollercoaster ride of fluctuating hormones during menopause and perimenopause. Often we think this is normal because it is so common, but it is not normal, it is a symptom, and one of the main culprits may be the pregnenolone steal due to chronic stress. […]