What is PMS?

What is PMS?

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments  We all have a general sense of what PMS is and how it impacts our minds and bodies. But what’s the science behind premenstrual syndrome… and...

What is PMS?

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments  We all have a general sense of what PMS is and how it impacts our minds and bodies. But what’s the science behind premenstrual syndrome… and...

Dr. Caoimhe Hartley | “Now – finally – it’s time to better prepare women for menopause”

Dr. Caoimhe Hartley | “Now – finally – it’s time to better prepare women for menopause”

We spoke with Dr. Caoimhe Hartley, of the Menopause Health clinic, about preparing women for menopause.  As part of our Key Experts series, which sees us sit down with leading...

Dr. Caoimhe Hartley | “Now – finally – it’s time to better prepare women for menopause”

We spoke with Dr. Caoimhe Hartley, of the Menopause Health clinic, about preparing women for menopause.  As part of our Key Experts series, which sees us sit down with leading...

Pregnancy and hair changes: what to expect

Pregnancy and hair changes: what to expect

Hormonal changes can cause hair changes.  Pregnancy brings on a lot of changes - and one you've almost certainly noticed is changes to your hair. The hormonal changes that happen...

Pregnancy and hair changes: what to expect

Hormonal changes can cause hair changes.  Pregnancy brings on a lot of changes - and one you've almost certainly noticed is changes to your hair. The hormonal changes that happen...

Your daughter’s first period: how to help her manage (and even celebrate!) the milestone

Your daughter’s first period: how to help her manage (and even celebrate!) the milestone

Start the conversation about your daughter’s first period. Here are our quick tips for helping her learn what comes next. Thankfully, dialogue with our children is a lot more open...

Your daughter’s first period: how to help her manage (and even celebrate!) the milestone

Start the conversation about your daughter’s first period. Here are our quick tips for helping her learn what comes next. Thankfully, dialogue with our children is a lot more open...

When your period is late, but you’re not pregnant

When your period is late, but you’re not pregnant

Five common causes of a late period when you're not pregnant.  For many women, a late period can bring on a lot of questions, concern, or even a sense of...

When your period is late, but you’re not pregnant

Five common causes of a late period when you're not pregnant.  For many women, a late period can bring on a lot of questions, concern, or even a sense of...

What are the best vitamins to take?

What are the best vitamins to take?

If you’re here, possibly you’re concerned that your diet alone isn’t giving your body what it needs. Or maybe you’re experiencing common symptoms like hair loss, period cramps, or hot...

What are the best vitamins to take?

If you’re here, possibly you’re concerned that your diet alone isn’t giving your body what it needs. Or maybe you’re experiencing common symptoms like hair loss, period cramps, or hot...

What is toxic shock syndrome and how is it linked to tampons?

What is toxic shock syndrome and how is it linked to tampons?

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but sometimes deadly condition caused by bacteria that make toxins or poisons. There are only a handful of cases in Ireland every year,...

What is toxic shock syndrome and how is it linked to tampons?

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but sometimes deadly condition caused by bacteria that make toxins or poisons. There are only a handful of cases in Ireland every year,...

What causes early menopause – and what can you do about it

What causes early menopause – and what can you do about it

Menopause can occur at any age between 45 and 55, with most women being 51.  In contrast, premature or early menopause can occur at any age. Frustratingly, in many cases,...

What causes early menopause – and what can you do about it

Menopause can occur at any age between 45 and 55, with most women being 51.  In contrast, premature or early menopause can occur at any age. Frustratingly, in many cases,...

Sex during menopause? Absolutely. Let's talk about it.

Sex during menopause? Absolutely. Let's talk about it.

Let’s start by saying that yes, you can (and should, if you want to!) have sex during menopause. Sex for women over 50 is something that’s definitely not talked about...

Sex during menopause? Absolutely. Let's talk about it.

Let’s start by saying that yes, you can (and should, if you want to!) have sex during menopause. Sex for women over 50 is something that’s definitely not talked about...

Period fatigue is normal, but you don't have to settle for it.

Period fatigue is normal, but you don't have to settle for it.

Many women feel tired in the days leading up to, and during, their period. There are many factors that can contribute to period fatigue, but don’t worry! At Key, we...

Period fatigue is normal, but you don't have to settle for it.

Many women feel tired in the days leading up to, and during, their period. There are many factors that can contribute to period fatigue, but don’t worry! At Key, we...

Menopause and Weight Gain Explained

Menopause and Weight Gain Explained

Menopause weight gain is a common experience. There are four periods of hormonal changes that occur in a woman’s life, typically from the mid-40’s onward. These include pre-menopause (your menstrual...

Menopause and Weight Gain Explained

Menopause weight gain is a common experience. There are four periods of hormonal changes that occur in a woman’s life, typically from the mid-40’s onward. These include pre-menopause (your menstrual...

Menopause and blood sugar levels: what you need to know

Menopause and blood sugar levels: what you need to know

Blood sugar levels have a big impact during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. In fact, blood sugars have a role in managing everything from anxiety to controlling weight gain to maintaining...

Menopause and blood sugar levels: what you need to know

Blood sugar levels have a big impact during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. In fact, blood sugars have a role in managing everything from anxiety to controlling weight gain to maintaining...