Shortages of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products have become an ever increasing worry for women in Ireland.

HRT products are used to treat severe symptoms of the menopause and the shortages are causing distress for some.

Irish Pharmacist, health & wellness enthusiast & medicines advisor, Laura Dowling joined Pat to discuss the matter.

Loretta Dignam, Founder and CEO of The Menopause Hub also spoke on her experience of the shortage.

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