ABOUT
menopause hub

Professor Nick Panay, Consultant Gynaecologist with a Special Interest in Reproductive Medicine, Menopause, PMS/PMDD, Contraception and Gynaecological Endocrinology, is Medical Advisor to The Menopause Hub.

Please note that Mr Nick Panay will not be seeing patients in our clinic.

As Director of the West London Menopause & PMS Centre at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals, and Imperial College London, Nr Nick Panay heads a busy clinical and research team which publishes widely, presents at scientific meetings and trains health professionals at all levels. Much of his team’s research has focused on improving the understanding and management of Premature Menopause, PMS/PMDD, Female Sexual Dysfunction, and new HRT, Contraceptive, Complementary and Alternative Therapies.

Nick is President of the International Menopause Society (IMS) and was Co Editor-in-Chief of Climacteric (The Journal of the IMS) and is now on the editorial board of Climacteric. He is on the medical advisory council of the British Menopause Society. His other affiliations include: Director of the International Centre for Hormone Health (Hormone Health), Past President and Council Member, The Royal Society of Medicine (O & G Division), Past Honorary Director of Conferences and Council Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the UK, Past Chair of The British Menopause Society, Chair of The National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes and Patron of Daisy Network (Premature Menopause Society).

Dr Conor Harrity is our Medical Director and is a Consultant Gynaecologist, a British Menopause Society (BMS) Menopause Trainer, and a Menopause Specialist, accredited by both the British Menopause Society (BMS) and the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). He is highly experienced in all aspects of menopause care, perimenopause, post menopause, surgical menopause, premature & early menopause.

In addition to seeing patients in The Menopause Hub, he is also a Consultant Gynaecologist in Beaumont Hospital and the Rotunda. He is passionate about women’s health and has devoted his career to helping women.

He graduated in 2003 from Queen’s University Belfast with distinction in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He completed specialist training in the major Northern Ireland teaching hospitals and obtained membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland.

Dr Conor went on to complete a clinical research fellowship in Endoscopic surgery and took up a lecturing position in RCSI, developing skills in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, He carried out a further fellowship in Reproductive Medicine at the Rotunda Hospital to gain expertise in Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Reproductive Endocrinology.

He has a special interest in education and research and has published and presented work internationally.

Conor brings with him a wealth of experience that is complemented by his truly patient-focused attitude.

Dr Reem is a Consultant Obstetrician / Gynaecologist who has been working in women’s health in Ireland since 2011, most recently working in Beaumont and Rotunda hospitals.

Dr Reem is a graduate of the University of Khartoum with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS).

She is a member of the British Menopause Society.

Dr Reem is passionate about patient centred women’s reproductive health.

Dr Genevieve is Associate Medical Director at The Menopause Hub. She is a menopause specialist, accredited by the British Menopause Society (BMS) and the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). She works 5 days a week in our clinic and has seen thousands of menopause patients. She also delivers menopause in the workplace seminars, driving awareness and education in organisations about all things menopause.

Dr Susan O’Connell is a GP with a longstanding interest in Women’s health.

She graduated from UCD in 2007 and completed her GP training through RCSI in 2012. During her GP training she completed the Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London. Susan has spent the past 10 years working as a GP in Western Australia where women’s health has continued to be a significant part of her practice. During this time, she did further training in sexual and reproductive health and in chronic pelvic pain.

Susan enjoys all aspects of women’s health but has always found the management of menopause particularly rewarding. She is passionate about providing patient centred holistic care and supporting women through this period in their lives.

Susan is also a trained inserter of the Mirena IUD.

Dr Catherine is a menopause specialist, accredited by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). She is also a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS).

Dr Catherine has over 30 years experience in the fields of women’s health, reproductive medicine and urology, giving her a complementary skillset for menopause care and management.

Dr Catherine, MB, Bch BAO, FRCS is a graduate of University College Dublin and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England.

Outside the Menopause Hub, Catherine also practices in a women’s health clinic in Wicklow, as part of the the urology team in St Michael’s Hospital and as a fertility specialist at a large IVF clinic. She also lectures in Anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI).

In all areas of her practice, Dr Catherine takes an holistic approach and believes that, while medication plays an important part, it is just one part of a multifactorial picture. This is particularly true of menopause.

Dr Salma is a highly experienced women’s health doctor with over 30 years working in gynaecology, obstetrics and fertility. She has worked through all stages of reproductive health right through to menopause.

Dr Salma has worked in a wide variety of clinics and hospitals in Ireland since 1987.

Dr Salma is an expert in her field, graduating in 1982 from Dow Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan, with an MBBS and has since acquired an array of qualifications in top Irish and UK universities since. She has further developed her expertise by regularly attending national and international conferences and workshops. She is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS).

She is highly regarded in the industry for delivering excellent, personalized care according to each patient’s needs and her pleasant and calming nature has helped see many patients through challenging periods in their lives.

Dr Kirsty Hedding is a South African-trained doctor, obtaining her degree in Medicine in 2013 and her Master's degree in Emergency care in 2020 from the University of Cape Town.

She has broad interests with experience in general practice, emergency medicine, and women's health.

She is a Menopause Certified Practitioner of the Menopause Society (formerly North American Mneopause Society, NAMS) and is a current member of the British Menopause Society.

As a doctor, her passion is her patients. She loves connecting with them, helping them, and being a part of their story. Outside of work, Kirsty loves running and all things food, striving to live a balanced life, while still enjoying all the treats life offers. She firmly believes that everyone can achieve the best version of themselves, and particularly wants to help women going through menopause to continue to fulfill their potential. With a particular passion and interest in exercise and its contribution to health, she hopes to be able to add another facet to the care that The Menopause Hub provides.

Dr Lizzy is a General Practitioner with specialist interest in women's health.

She graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2013. Dr Lizzy completed her GP training in Cambridge in 2016. As part of her GP training she did a 6 month placement in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Addenbrookes hospital and completed a Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health.

After graduating from her GP training in Cambridge she moved to London, where she worked as a GP, but also started focusing on Women's Health. She spent 1.5 years working as specialist associate doctor in a sexual health clinic in North London . She also started working for Alva Health providing affordable menopause consultations. Dr Lizzy then moved to Newson Health as a GP with specialist expertise in menopause. This clinic was established in 2018 to be a Centre of excellence providing evidence-based information, support and treatments to perimenopausal and menopausal women. During her time at Newson she also did Menopause related webinars for corporate companies to provide workplace awareness and education.

Dr Lizzy also worked as GPwSI (GP with specialist interest) in Gynaecology for the NHS). She managed patients with a wide variety of women's health problems including some more complex menopause cases.

Dr Lizzy has relocated back to Ireland after 10 months of living in South Africa with her husband. During her time in South Africa she starred as a guest on the Period Proud Podcast. She also did some work for CORA, a Women's led non-profit tackling period poverty, and worked as a clinical advisor in the Femtech space. She worked for Third Nature, a start-up focusing on Menopause and PCOS, and continues to work as an advisor for Evelyn Health which focuses on PMDD and PMS.

Dr Lizzy also works at the Bray Women’s Health Centre.

Dr Lizzy has completed the following menopause related training: Certificate in Confidence in the Menopause and the British Menopause Society Principles and Practice of Menopause Care Course. She is currently completing the BMS Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for menopause symptoms.

Dr Aileen McKenna is a GP with an interest in women's/menopause health.

She is a member of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and is a NAMS certified menopause practitioner.

Aileen studied medicine at UCD, qualifying in 1995.

She trained at The Mater Hospital, the Rotunda , Temple St and Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin, where she attained a Diploma in Child Health.

She spent a year in Ayrshire, Scotland where she qualified as a GP and attained membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

She returned to Ireland in 2000 and spent 18 years in General Practice, followed by 5 years working in sexual health/general health.

Dr Tara is an experienced women’s health doctor. In addition to working as part of our team, she works in Beaumont Hospital as a registrar in the gyneacology department.

She is passionate about women’s heath and her experience includes, menopause care and management, IUD (coil) insertion & removal, prolapse management (ring pessary insertion and removal) and STI screening.

Dr Tara qualified in 2000 from Mumbai University, India. She is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS)..

Dr Shalini Columb earned her medical degree from St. George’s, University of London, and her MRCGP qualification from the Royal College of General Practitioners. She holds a degree in Genetics from Trinity College, Dublin, as well as professional diplomas in Neurodiversity from UCD and Occupational Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland.

Dr Shalini has extensive experience across the UK and Ireland, with wide experience in internal medicine alongside women's health and general practice. Over two years focusing on medicine for older people (including frailty, stroke, rehabilitation, and orthogeriatrics) have given her a robust foundation in understanding the long-term health needs of women during and after menopause.

Her further training in menopause and perimenopause includes the ICGP Menopause Theory Course and the British Medical Association Gynaecology in Primary Care and Menopause. Her approach to menopause care considers not only well-known symptoms like hot flushes, but also less apparent issues such as changes in sexual well-being, genitourinary health, bone health, executive dysfunction, and neurobiochemistry changes that may arise or intensify during this stage of life.

Dr Shalini advocates for a comprehensive approach to menopause care, helping women sustain and enhance their professional and personal lives. Her practice also extends to ensuring women from neurodivergent backgrounds receive the tailored care they need to thrive during and after menopause.

Dr. Laoise is an experienced GP with a special interest in Menopause care.

She graduated from UCD (hons) in 1997 and went onto complete the Eastern Regional Vocational Training Scheme in General Practice and was awarded MICGP in 2001. During this time she also completed other exams and diplomas, including a Diploma in Obstetrics and Womens’ Health.

Dr. Laoise has worked in General Practice for 20 years and has developed an interest in womens’ health and especially, menopause care. She believes in a holistic, patient- centred approach to supporting women during, what can be, a challenging time.

In recent years she developed menopause services in general practice. She is a member of the British Menopause Society and has completed the ICGP Menopause Theory Course. She is completing the BMS Management of Menopause Certificate; and the BMS CBT in the Management of the Menopause Certificate during the Summer of 2024.

Registered Dietitian Nigel Denby has specialised in supporting women through menopause transition for over 25 years. He is the author of 10 nutrition books and regularly appears across print, television and radio.

Nigel has collaborated with Women’s Health Concern, the patient arm of the British Menopause Society, to develop a Menopause Wellness Hub - an online resource for lifestyle information for women and their partners. He has also produced guidance for the British Menopause Society to help healthcare professionals support their patients with menopause nutrition and weight gain.

Whether you are taking HRT or not - your weight, your bone health and your cardiovascular health all changes during the menopause and your diet is the corner stone to getting things right. Nigel’s practical, evidence-based approach to nutrition has successfully helped thousands of women navigate their menopause journey. His no gimmicks, no quick fixes approach helps women make simple, sustainable changes that really work.

Nigel will work with you to personally tailor a plan to fit in with your lifestyle you get you in the driving seat with the menopause “spare tyre”- he will coach you through the process of making changes to your diet and physical activity that work and you can maintain. He’ll incorporate everything you need to maximise your bone health and reduce your risk of post- menopausal heart disease. As well and Menopause and Weight Management Nigel also specialises in helping people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

If you would like to arrange a full consultation with Nigel or would like a brief telephone consultation with him to discuss your issues and whether he can help you call The Menopause Hub now on 01-210 7948 to book a consultation

Michele graduated from UCD with Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and from TCD with a Diploma in Counselling. Michele worked for many years in the field of fitness, health and well-being before specializing in the area of women’s health in 2003. She has worked with both the Dublin Well Woman Centre and The Irish Family Planning Association and has extensive experience working with women facing different life stage challenges - crisis pregnancy, fertility issues, menopause, stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression and relationship issues. Michele is passionate about promoting women’s health and supporting them in the challenges they face.

Michele is a fully accredited member with the IACP.

Originally from Dublin, Jacqui moved to London to study physiotherapy and graduated from Brunel University in 2008. While there, she trained at various hospitals including Chelsea & Westminster, Guys and St. Thomas’ and Hammersmith Hospital. In the following years, Jacqui worked for Nuffield Health in the UK specialising in Women's Health Physiotherapy and she also set up her own private clinic in Fulham. Upon returning to Dublin with her family, Jacqui worked for the team at Milltown Physiotherapy gaining further expert knowledge in pelvic health before starting her own clinic, Wildgoose Wellness in her hometown of Dalkey.

Already a specialist in Women's Health Physiotherapy, Jacqui's real passion is the Menopause and how to help women navigate this often difficult stage in life through pelvic physiotherapy, acupuncture and clinical Pilates which she has taught for over 20 years. Jacqui is a member of the International Menopause Society (IMS) and the British Menopause Society (BMS). She is delighted to be joining the Menopause Hub.