A robber of joy or a natural transition? a qualitative exploration of women’s menopause experiences in Ireland

These findings highlight the deeply individual nature of menopause and underscore the importance of improving awareness, dialogue, and tailored support to better meet women's diverse needs during this transition.

Authors

Oonagh M. Giggins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7748-5446)
Suzanne Cullen Smith
Julie Doyle
Aoife McLysaght

Institutions

Dundalk Institute of Technology (IE)

Publication Details

Journal: BMC Women s Health
Published: 2026-02-09
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-04204-1
Primary Topic: Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
Type: article
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article

A robber of joy or a natural transition? a qualitative exploration of women’s menopause experiences in Ireland

Oonagh M. Giggins, Suzanne Cullen Smith, Julie Doyle, Aoife McLysaght

Feb 9, 2026

BMC Women s Health

Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

article

A robber of joy or a natural transition? a qualitative exploration of women’s menopause experiences in Ireland

Oonagh M. Giggins, Suzanne Cullen Smith, Julie Doyle, Aoife McLysaght

February 9, 2026article en

Abstract

BMC Women s HealthVol. 26(1)

Dundalk Institute of Technology (IE)

Gender equality

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Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

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