Welcome to the Menopause Cafe: 'Now I know I'm not alone. I'm not going mad'

At gatherings across the UK, women can discuss menopausal symptoms, tips, and worries in a confidential, inspiring environment

At a riverside deli in the East Ayrshire village of Catrine, about 20 women – some friends, some strangers – are arriving to spend the evening talking about the menopause.

Amid an eye-popping selection of home baking, organiser Shiona Johnston explains the format for this Menopause Cafe, one of 14 that have taken place across the UK, from Perth to Petersfield, since the start of the year alone.

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Continue reading... April 01, 2018 at 08:07PM