Dr Richard Hull teaches philosophy at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Due to a coming together of work life and home life in lockdown and his wife’s experience, Richard began thinking and writing about the menopause from an ethical and philosophical perspective. As an issue under our noses all the time, he was astounded that more isn’t written about it, and he queries the lack of ethical concern for women regarding this time of life and the impact on those around them.
Richard discusses with Dr Louise Newson the importance of raising awareness of perimenopause and menopause, sharing accurate information, training healthcare professionals and empowering women with the right knowledge to recognise what is happening to them and to get the help they need through treatment.
Richard’s 3 hopes for change:
You can read Richard’s article on the menopause here. Richard’s wife, Jaany, has written about her experience here.
142 - Losing my wife: was her perimenopause a contributing factor? With Peter Smith
141 - Helping organisations change their culture around menopause with Sarah Davies, Talking Menopause
140 - Addressing the emotional challenges of perimenopause and menopause with Simona Stokes
139 - ‘How my life experience has influenced me as a doctor’ with Dr Naomi Jiagbogu
138 - Explaining what the evidence shows to offer choice to women after breast cancer, with Avrum Bluming
137 - The challenges and importance of eating healthily with Dr Rupy Aujla
136 - ‘The lack of menopause research is a shocking medical injustice’, with Kate Muir
135 - Tackling the Everest of menopause ignorance with Mariella Frostrup
134 - Advice from James Smith for exercise and nutrition in the perimenopause and menopause
133 - Recognising and getting help for your perimenopause with Dr Rebecca Lewis
132 - The benefits and pitfalls of evidence based medicine with Jonathan Underhill
131 - Joining the dots through research and education with Lucy Chatwin
129 - Taking a mid-life career leap to help menopausal women with Gaele Lalahy
128 - Making decisions about cancer treatment and the importance of quality of life with Steve Payne
127 - Introducing Alistair Darby, CEO of Newson Health
126 - What does the evidence say about breast cancer and HRT? With Professor Isaac Manyonda
125 - ‘Yes, I’ve had breast cancer but now I need help with the menopause‘ with Dr Sarah Ball
124 - Menopause specialists advocating for women of colour with Dr Nneka Nwokolo and Dr Martina Toby
123 - The Menopause Revolution with Carolyn Harris MP
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