‘Butter for your vagina’ and ‘bottom drawer’ - chatting with Dr Deirdre Forde on Menopause in Ireland

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

This week’s interview 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 !