Knowledge is power when navigating menopause 

The upcoming Menopause Success Summit is a one-stop event offering information on a range of issues, from HRT and sexual health to sleep and skincare

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The topic of menopause has been emerging more and more into public consciousness in recent years, leading to a powerful outpouring of women’s experiences on the Liveline radio programme last year. With a proliferation of online support, a growing number of books on the subject, as well as two planned documentaries on Irish television, the appetite for information has never been greater. 

This is something Catherine O’Keeffe has seen first-hand in her role as a menopause coach and through her Wellness Warrior website. Now she is gathering a host of experts and speakers for a summit in Cork that aims to support women on their menopause journey. O’Keeffe says she was inspired to bring the in-person event to Cork for the first time after the success of a virtual summit held last September.