Menopause Uprising with Catherine O'Keeffe

Symptoms, Solutions, and Your GP's Role with Dr. Deirdre Forde

Menopause Uprising with Catherine O'Keeffe

Show Notes

Anxiety, depression, loss of confidence, brain fog, weight gain, pelvic health are just some of the many symptoms of perimenopause. On your own journey, the starting point is essential - that starts with your GP.

This week’s on The Menopause Uprising Podcast is with Dr Deirdre Forde, who is based in Ceile Medical Centre Athlone where she runs a thriving practice and shares with me her passion for menopause. Listen here to why anti-depressants are not the answer and the practical forms of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) that women can utilise. How to get the best from your GP visit? The common symptoms Deirdre sees in her practice and those hardest to manage symptoms. The lifestyle tips that will help on this journey and finally we chat 'bottom drawer', 'butter for your vagina' ‘ churning anxiety and much more!

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