In this episode of the HSE Women’s Health Podcast – Your Body, Mind and Baby, Dr. Brenda Moran joins Dr. Doireann O’Leary to discuss the need for a specialist complex menopause clinic. While most patients can be assessed and treated by their GP, some women, particularly those who cannot take HRT or have other complex conditions, require the expertise of a dedicated complex menopause service.

Dr. Moran describes a range of treatment options and lifestyle changes that can help ease symptoms, emphasising the importance of health promotion and highlighting treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. The clinic also links patients to local support centres to provide additional care and resources, to manage symptoms effectively and improve quality of life for women.

The CUMH Complex Menopause Clinic opened in September 2023 with the support of the HSE, the National Women and Infants Health Programme, and the Women’s Health Taskforce.The service is based at Kinsale Road Clinic serving patients from Cork, Kerry, Tipperary and Waterford