“When I came to the front of the hospital, it was absolutely quiet. What greeted me when I got into the main corridor was sheer pandemonium. This was not a major incident, but a major disaster of battlefield proportions.” – Dr. Dominick Pinto The name ‘Martha Pope’ was the IRA […]

The weather has been touch-and-go so far, but there’s no denying that summer is here, and frankly it couldn’t have come at a better time. Just a month ago we were emerging back into the light both metaphorically and literally. Now Covid is receding into the past, and it’s still […]

When it comes to menopause; hot flashes, night sweats and brain fog are all very familiar symptoms, but dry skin during menopause, perhaps not. In fact, the onset of drier skin can actually start early in perimenopause, but why is skin feeling drier during this time? The answer is simple, […]

West Cork pharmacist Caitriona O’Riordan shares how pharmacists are often the first port of call for women seeking information and support on all aspects of healthcare including menopause. Most of our patients will already have a strong relationship with their pharmacist and feel comfortable discussing symptoms and any concerns they […]

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