Owner of Vermilion Cosmetic Clinic, Donnamarie McGrillen (Image: Submitted) An event for women going through menopause is set to take place in South Belfast . Vermilion Cosmetic Clinic is hosting the intimate event 'Own Your Menopause' on Friday, July 26, from 11am to 3pm. All money raised will go to the charity Together Menopause Northern Ireland.

Several guest speakers will be providing expert advice at the event. Registered Nurse and clinical educator in aesthetics, Donnamarie McGrillen, owner of Vermilion Cosmetic Clinic, said: "Special speakers include Dr Siobhan Kirk renowned Menopause Specialist and HR consultants on how to manage your menopause at work and two more guest speakers helping to guide you through life and relationships whilst going through the menopause. READ MORE: NI libraries offering free period products thanks to new law READ MORE: The 'life changing' Belfast group supporting women through menopause "I have always focused on women’s health since my time as a fertility nurse at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast therefore felt it was necessary to highlight awareness on menopause and offer women the chance to have expert advice on hand to help them.

" Donnamarie, who says the event is skin-focused, continued: "Skin changes are very common during the perimenopause and menopause. We commonly see patients experiencing dryness, decreased collagen production, thinner looser skin, acne, sunspots, increased rosacea symptoms, facial hair and more. "What we .