Complex Menopause Clinic
About the Clinic
The Complex Menopause Clinic is dedicated to helping patients with serious medical conditions manage their menopausal symptoms; or when Hormone Therapy is generally contraindicated ; or patients with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). The clinic is staffed by GP Menopause Specialists, a full-time Clinical Nurse Manager, and a part time Administrator. Most patients who are troubled by menopausal symptoms are able to receive advice and treatment in the community through their GP practice.
Unfortunately, for some patients with certain medical conditions such as thrombosis, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, hormone sensitive cancers, managing menopausal symptoms can sometimes be more difficult, and an assessment with an accredited Menopause Specialist can be useful.
Appointments can only be offered to suitable patients via GP/consultant/Advanced Nurse Practitioner referral. If you suffer from any of the conditions listed below and think you may fit the criteria to be seen in the clinic, please attend your GP to discuss a referral.
Who can attend the Complex menopause clinic?
We offer appointments to patients when Hormone Replacement Therapy is considered a relative contraindication, patients with premature ovarian insufficiency, and patients with a personal history of the following :
- Established ischaemic heart disease, structural heart disease, & arrythmias
- Stroke & TIA
- Clots, arterial thrombosis, & thrombophilia
- Breast or hormone sensitive cancers
- Immunological Diseases
- Hemiplegic migraine
- Active Liver Disease
- Primary Ovarian insufficiency (POI- Menopause or ovarian insufficiency under the age of 40)
- Certain genetic mutations such as BCRA and Lynch syndrome
This is not an exhaustive list and if you are unsure if you fit the criteria, please discuss with your GP/consultant/ nurse specialist.
We are currently accepting referrals for patients living in the South/SouthWest region of Ireland which includes:
- Cork
- Kerry
- South Tipperary
- Waterford
We cannot accept self-referrals and all referrals must be sent via a GP/consultant /Advanced Burse Practitioner (ANP) to Central Appointments in CUMH.
Our team includes Dr Brenda Moran, Dr Máire Cleary, Dr Micheline McCarthy, Dr Paula Stanley, CNM2 Rachel Guerin and administrators Ali Oliver and Imelda O'Sullivan.
The clinic is based in Unit 3, CUMH Kinsale Road, South Ring Business Park, Kinsale Road, Cork, T12 F88X.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How can I prepare for my appointment at the complex menopause clinic?
What should I expect from attending the Complex menopause clinic?
I don’t want to take HRT, can’t take HRT or am afraid to take it, can I still attend the clinic?
Are there side effects to HRT/medications?
What kind of options are there to treat my symptoms?
Useful websites
https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/menopause/
https://www.womens-health-concern.org/
https://www.imsociety.org/for-women/