Dr. Mary McCaffrey, The Scotia Clinic, Tralee

30/11/2025

DEMENTIA - Is it prevented by HRT?
The answer is NO!!!!
Listen to Pauline Maki, an incredible researcher that I could listen to forever!!!
HRT has a place in menopause care. But it is part of a package of care for preventing dementia!

My perspective on the idea that hormone therapy decreases risk of dementia. I used to believe that it did and then I proved myself wrong. Bottom line? It may be helpful in optimizing brain health in women who are experiencing bothersome menopausal symptoms. But otherwise, the data do not support its...

26/11/2025

A Garda stopped at a farm in Co Galway and talked to an old farmer. He told the farmer, "I need to inspect your farm for illegally grown drugs." The farmer said, "okay, but don't go into that field over there...", as he pointed out the location. The Garda verbally exploded and said, "look mister, I have the authority of the garda Síochána with me!" Reaching into his rear back pocket, the arrogant garda removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the farmer. "See this badge?! This badge means I can go wherever I want... On any land! No questions asked, no answers given! Do you understand old man?!"

The farmer kindly nodded, apologized, and went about his farm work. Moments later the farmer heard loud screams, he looked up and saw the garda running for his life, being chased by the farmers big Bull Mc Cabe With every step the bull was gaining ground on the garda, and it was likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The officer was clearly terrified. The old farmer threw down his tools, ran as fast as he could to the fence, and yelled at the top of his lungs......

"YOUR BADGE! SHOW HIM YOUR BADGE!"
Ya facking eejit

ASAP Blinds & Carpets

24/11/2025

TWO MORE SLEEPS

MENOPAUSE WITH MEDCAFÉ

On Wednesday evening I will be talking about “all things Menopause” on Medcafe.ie with UPMC Ireland.
There is still time to register on:
https://lnkd.in/eZV9gvyR

24/11/2025

Looking for a charity Santa visit in cork city please

22/11/2025

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR MINNIE
Today I decided that Minnie, a dog we are fostering, might try work experience as a therapy dog.
She is v exhuberant but the children love her!!!!

19/11/2025

SLEEP- IS IT ELUDING YOU?
Every week in every clinic lack of sleep is an issue with women.
This is the best most educational podcast I have come across so have a listen!

Say Goodnight to Insomnia Podcast

18/11/2025

Have just put the finishing touches to this online talk on women’s health for UPMC Ireland next week.
There will be a lot of information on teen health- , and more.
These are concerns I see every week and there are solutions,
I will also look at the area of and and how our specialists with UMPC can support women.
This is a free event

18/11/2025

HEART DISEASE AND MENOPAUSE
Heart disease is the biggest risk for women at menopause.
Here is a helpful video.

https://youtu.be/1QmYDIbFDI0?si=

How can you protect your heart before and during perimenopause? Recent research indicates that there may be a link between menopause and an increased risk of...

17/11/2025

The CONNECTion Between Women’s Health and Beauty and Hair

At The Scotia Clinic we know that many of our patients present with hormonal related issues such as severe acne, excess facial/ body hair and head hair loss.
Beauticians, hairdressers and aesthetic specialists are therefore important partners for us.
We were delighted to present Dr Grainne Ryan with her award last nite.
It was great to see the high standard of beauty and hair specialists dotted all over the county to support our patients.
Well done everyone
Thank you to Margaret Kissane and the Connect Kerry team for organising the event.

16/11/2025

Congratulations to the wonderful Rasha's beauty on her receipt of The People’s Choice award at Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty awards.
Rasha is always so obliging and incredible make up artist