Dr Catriona O’Kane attended Queens University Belfast to study medicine and graduated in 2003. Her interest in obstetrics & gynaecology began as a student while in attachment in The Mater Hospital and she entered speciality training which she completed in Northern Ireland. As part of this training, she completed advanced training modules in Advanced Labour Ward Practice and Advanced Antenatal Care. It was also during this time that she met several patients who were having issues with sexual dysfunction and who found accessing specialist help extremely difficult.

Dr O’Kane sought out training with the Institute of Psychosexual Medicine and has passed both her diploma and membership examinations.

Dr O’ Kane works as a consultant in the Northern Trust where she is also an undergraduate lead for medical students from Queens University & Ulster University who are undertaking their obstetrics & gynaecology attachment.

Dr O’ Kane sees many patients through her antenatal clinics and understands that while pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time for some, it can be a worrying and anxious time for others. She believes that honest, individual advice can greatly benefit patients and their partners.

Dr O’Kane is looking forward to joining the Optifema team and providing patient care that keeps women and their individual needs central.

Dr Charlie Beattie is a Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist within Northern Trust. Dr. Beattie completed his speciality training throughout Northern Ireland with the completion of advanced speciality training modules including advanced labour ward practice & urogynaecology. In his consultant role, he has led the development of a multidisciplinary Menopause service for the women of Northern Trust. He has aimed to provide timely & supportive treatment to patients, whilst providing education & support to other healthcare providers. He has also served as Clinical advisor to the NI executive as part of the UK Menopause Taskforce & has an active role in trying to improve access to Menopause care in Northern Ireland.

Dr Beattie strives to provide honest, accurate information in a manner that allows patients to explore their individual concerns & formulate a care plan in partnership with his patients. He believes that women should be supported in making informed decisions about their care as each woman has their own unique experience of menopause and its impact on their physical and psychological well-being.