About Menopause Health
Menopause Health was founded in 2021 by Dr. Caoimhe Hartley. Our goal is to help women access the best advice and individualised care from the time of perimenopause. We aim to deliver excellence in menopause care by specialist, accredited experts. Consultations can be in-person or remotely so patients from across Ireland can be seen.
Dr. Caoimhe Hartley
“I believe that we need to invest in ourselves and stop feeling ashamed of reaching out for information and help. There is so much life and love and living after menopause and we need to enable women to enjoy every minute of it”
Since qualifying in Medicine from UCD in 2007, Dr. Hartley has developed her skills and expertise in the area of Women’s Health and Menopause care. She became accredited by both the North American Menopause Society and the British Menopause Society. She was recently honoured to become a British Menopause Society Trainer. She is a member of the Advisory Board of both the European Menopause And Andropause Society and The Newson Health Menopause Society.
She was awarded membership of the Irish College of General Practice in 2013, obtaining diplomate status with the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists in 2012 and achieving a certificate in Women’s Health from the Irish College of General Practice.
International Experience
In 2014, she moved to Alberta, Canada and worked in a busy, dedicated women’s health clinic. While there, she became an accredited Menopause Specialist by the North American Menopause Society in 2017.
She helped patients referred from all over Northern Alberta before moving home to Ireland in 2019. She enjoys teaching and is a tutor with the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland and an Associate Professor with the University of Alberta.
Registered Practitioner
“I have worked in different healthcare systems across the world including in Europe, North America and New Zealand which has given me a broad perspective on patient care. I am passionate about helping women and providing excellent care to my patients. I strive to provide the best, evidence-based care in a warm and welcoming environment.”
Dr. Hartley is a member of the European Menopause and Andropause Society and the International Menopause Society. She has certification in Long Acting Reversible Contraception by the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Canada.
She was recently appointed as a member of the advisory board of the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS)
Dr Ciara McKenna MICGP
We are delighted to have Dr Ciara McKenna as a valued member of the medical team at Menopause Health.
Following graduation from Trinity College Dublin, Ciara went on to complete the South East GP training scheme. She was awarded membership with the Irish College of General Practitioners in 2015. Ciara has always been passionate about women’s health, achieving a Diploma in Women’s Health from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2013 and further qualifications in women’s health from the ICGP, including certificates in contraception and long acting reversible contraception.
Ciara is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) and the International Menopause Society. Ciara is accredited by the BMS as a Menopause Specialist , having completed the Advanced Certificate in the Principles and Practices of Menopause Care.
Dr. Aoife Nic Shamhráin MICGP
We are delighted to welcome Dr Aoife Nic Shamhráin to the medical team at Menopause Health.
Dr. Nic Shamhráin is a UCD medicine graduate who completed the Trinity Postgraduate GP Training Scheme to become a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP). She has a strong interest in Womens’ Health having completed her Diploma with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2016 and has achieved a Certificate in Contraception and Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) from the ICGP. She has previous experience looking after women on the sunny Gold Coast, Australia, where she set up a Mirena Clinic and was awarded a Fellowship with the RACGP. She is currently an Assistant Scheme Director for the Dublin-Mid-Leinster GP Training Scheme in Ireland.
She is accredited by the British Menopause Society as the 8th BMS Menopause Specialist in Ireland, is a BMS Menopause Trainer and a member of the International Menopause Society (IMS).
When not at work, Aoife is a proud mammy to her smiley little 2 year old girl and enjoys being part of the Belpark Triathlon club and the Dublin Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Deirdre Mac Giolla Rí MICGP
We are delighted to welcome Dr Deirdre Mac Giolla Rí to the medical team at Menopause Health.
Dr. Deirdre Mac Giolla Rí is a GP with an interest in women’s health. She is a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) certified menopause practitioner. She is also a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) and has completed the Certificate in Confidence in the Menopause and the British Menopause Society Principles and Practice of Menopause Care Course.
Deirdre qualified from UCD in 2002 and gained membership with merit of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2009 . She has trained at St.Vincent’s University Hospital, Temple Street and Children’s Hospital Ireland, Crumlin where she attained a Diploma in Child Health. She also has completed a Diploma in Medicine for the Elderly and has a masters in community Child Health.
Deirdre finds all aspects of women’s health rewarding and is able to provide an evidence based, personalised, holistic and caring approach.
Book Your Consultation
Dr. Caoimhe Hartley and Menopause Health have a patient-centred, holistic approach, looking at lifestyle options, HRT and alternatives to HRT. We take into account what your priorities and goals are for your own treatment with excellent follow-up to ensure that you are fully supported throughout this journey.
Although menopause can occur earlier, the average age to become menopausal in Ireland is 51. However, women may find that they experience symptoms of perimenopause from much earlier in their life.
Most women can expect to be postmenopausal for at least a third of their life. Good mental, physical and sexual health is something we all deserve. Book a consultation today.
Should you need to amend or cancel your appointment we kindly request that you contact us more than 48 hours prior your appointment. Late cancellations (less than 48 hours) or no-show appointments will be charged the full appointment fee.
