Changing characteristics of Irish menopausal women seeking assistance.

In the two years since its inception 425 patients have been seen at the Menopause Clinic. Audit of the first 100 women attending against 100 first seen one year later have revealed some significant differences in referral patterns. The earlier group were likely to have significantly more social problems whereas in the latter, more were likely to show concern for osteoporosis or need modification of ongoing treatment.