October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in this episode, we're focusing on contraception during perimenopause.

While much of the conversation around menopause centres on managing symptoms, it's important to remember that contraception may still be needed during this stage. May women also worry that hormonal contraception isn't safe after 40, but is that really true?

Our three hosts explore this and other common myths, discussing the wide range of contraceptive options available to women in their 40s and 50s.

Resources:

• HSE Contraception and Menopause
• Sexual Wellbeing.ie
• Women's Health Concern factsheet on contraception for the older woman

Special thanks to Jeremy Roske for the soundtrack, A Little Love