15/09/2026
Conference day: learning, reflecting & bringing new ideas back to clinic
A few key takeaways from the latest menopause conference:
• Sleep matters — poor sleep during perimenopause and menopause isn’t simply an inconvenience. Recognising and addressing the underlying causes can make a significant difference to overall wellbeing.
• Think beyond the obvious symptoms — menopause care is not only about hot flushes. Sleep, mood, cognition, sexual health, pelvic health, metabolic health and quality of life all deserve attention.
• New and emerging therapies are interesting — but evidence matters. NAC, low-dose naltrexone, pelvic-floor Botox and GLP-1 therapies were among the topics discussed. Some uses remain off-label or have limited evidence, so they require careful individual assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
• One of the biggest pitfalls is treating the blood results rather than the woman. History, symptoms, age, menstrual pattern, medical risks and individual goals remain central to clinical decision-making.
• HRT should be individualised. The preparation, dose and route that work beautifully for one woman may not be appropriate for another — and treatment often needs reviewing and adjusting over time.
Medicine never stands still, and neither should we. Continuing education allows us to bring current, evidence-informed menopause and women’s healthcare back to our patients.
Priory Medical | Doctor-led Medical & Aesthetic Clinic | South Dublin
