General resources and supports

(opens in a new window)Download the Menopause Hub Symptom Checker

The mission of the (opens in a new window)Menopause Hub is to mainstream menopause by smashing the taboo and destigmatising menopause, so that women can optimise their health and vitality during their menopausal years and can continue to live the life they love. They are an evidenced-based centre of excellence for all things menopause, founded on clinical expertise and built around 3 menopause pillars. They provide:

• Best-in-class clinical care for women experiencing all phases of menopause (premature, surgical, peri and post-menopause) through our multidisciplinary team of doctors, a psychologist, a dietitian & nutritionist and a women’s health physiotherapist.
• Educate and train organisations to become menopause-friendly workplaces
• Advocate on behalf of women for better menopause awareness & education, and for accessible care and affordable treatment.

Menopause in the Workplace Brightspace Course

The "Menopause in the Workplace" online training was designed by the experts "The Menopause Hub" with education, empathy and empowerment in mind to raise awareness about menopause (including perimenopause) and to create a supportive menopause-friendly workplace where everyone feels included, valued and understood. The content relates not just to women, but our gender non-binary and trans colleagues who may also be affected by the menopause. 

There are three courses tailored to specific cohorts and you do not have to complete all three. 

• If you are a UCD employee, please take the Colleagues Module
• If you are a manager with one or more direct reports, please take the Managers Module 
• If you work in Human Resources, please take the HR Module 

The UCD Menopause in the Workplace Policy and guidance material should be read in conjunction with the programme.

Employees can access this online course by going to Brightspace --> My Modules and clicking on "My Learning" (top left.)

For more EDI training, please visit our website. 

EDI invitedGillian McConnell, a registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, who talked about the importance of Nutrition, tackle myths around Menopause and nutrition, share tips and recipes and answer questions. The event took place on 14 March 2024. 

Download the Menopause_Nutrition_Guide developed by Gillian McConnell from Inside Out Nutrition.

• (opens in a new window)Menopause Whilst Black hosted by Karen Arthur
• (opens in a new window)Let’s Talk Hormone Health hosted by Lorraine Keane
• (opens in a new window)Shane Walsh Fittness podcast hosted by Shane Walsh

• The M Word: Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause Paperback – by Dr. Philippa Kaye
• Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause (But Were Too Afraid to Ask) By Kate Muir
• All You Need to Know About Menopause by Catherine O'Keeffe
• Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden
• The Essential Guide to Female Hormones by Cleanmarine Team, Available Free from Health Stores & Pharmacies

• The Irish Menopause Facebook Group - (opens in a new window)https://www.facebook.com/theirishmenopausepage/
• Menopause Taylor - Dr Barbara Taylor (opens in a new window)https://www.youtube.com/c/MenopauseTaylor
• Newson Health - (opens in a new window)https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/
• Women’s Health Concern Patient arm of The British Menopause Society (opens in a new window)https://www.womens-health-concern.org/
• International Osteoporosis Foundation (opens in a new window)https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/patients
• The HSE, Ireland (opens in a new window)https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/menopause/
• The Daisy Network charity, which provides support for women experiencing premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency https://www.daisynetwork.org

UCD employees have access to the Employee Assistance Service (EAS) which offers professional counselling sessions available remotely via phone/web during this time. You can also access their online Support Hub, which includes guided self-assessments, self-help courses and digital intervention tools, a well-being database and information library, as well as a mood tracker.