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18th October 2021
10:00am BST

With World Menopause Day approaching on 18th October, LloydsPharmacy has teamed up with model, fashion stylist and television presenter Celia Holman Lee to ensure women know that ‘Menopause Matters’ and exactly how they can get the help they need if they are going through the menopause. Photographed with Celia is Rebecca Barry, LloydsPharmacy Supervising Pharmacist.[/caption]
Celia felt like the lack of awareness surrounding menopause made her feel isolated, and yet every other woman in her social group was going through a similar experience. And, while she admits that she was "lucky" to not experience severe symptoms, the same can't be said for every woman.
For that reason, Celia welcomes World Menopause Day as a long overdue global open discussion on an issue that impacts so many.
"This conversation must be held, and held openly from now on, for women all over the world," she says. "We're not unique here in Ireland. Every woman needs to be aware of what's happening to her body."
The Irish model also feels that huge progress has been made in Ireland when it comes to having open conversations about the menopause.
"People are a lot more open," she admits. "But there is still a majority who are not."
That, Celia notes, has to change, and she welcomes initiatives, like Lloyd Pharmacy's online Menopause Hub, as well as World Menopause Day to open up the discussion about the support that is available.
"Because of this openness, women will help each other. They'll walk in together and say 'I need help. I know what I need and I know what's wrong with me.' There is lots of help out there."Explore more on these topics:

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