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If it feels hormonal, it probably is : The Menopause Conversation We Need

January 22, 2026 · 55 min

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Do you know the menopause symptom that distresses women the most?


In this episode, guest host Leonie Corcoran is joined by GP and women’s health expert Dr Caoimhe Hartley to decode the hormonal shifts that define every stage of a woman’s life.

From the confusion of "brain fog" and the "loss of self" in perimenopause to the truth about HRT and pelvic health, this conversation shares the info and the insight to help women advocate for themselves when they are struggling to find the right words.

Caoimhe’s extensive knowledge and compassionate approach was honed through almost a decade specialising in women’s health in Alberta, Canada. She returned to Ireland (with her husband, three small children and dog) to set up the Menopause Clinic in Dalkey, Co Dublin, and she now brings her high-level clinical expertise to Blackrock Health and the complex menopause clinic at the Rotunda Hospital.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Cognitive shifts: Why your brain feels different and how to manage it.

  • HRT & bone health: Navigating treatment options with confidence.

  • Incontinence: Why bladder issues are common but not normal.

  • Self-advocacy: How to get the medical support you actually deserve.

Alongside this, Caoimhe provides the clinical evidence and practical advice you need to stop tolerating symptoms and start thriving . . . and we have an extra little guest who demonstrates the multi-tasking reality of so many women.

Listen now to unlock a better understanding of your body and stay tuned to the end for an inspiring and upbeat finish that will put a pep in your step!



IMAGE The Check-in is part of IMAGE Women’s Health Clinic and is proudly empowered by Boots and sponsored by Samsung and Waterstone Clinic.


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