Menopause
No matter your age, if you think you are experiencing symptoms of the Menopause it may be wise to discuss how you are feeling further.
Perimenopause and menopause can affect your sleep, mood, energy, weight, and overall wellbeing. They can also have important implications for long-term health, including cardiovascular health, and osteoporosis risk.
We provide personalised, evidence-based care to help you understand your symptoms and find the treatment options that are right for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Menopause?
Menopause is confirmed when you have gone 12 months without a period. The years leading up to this, known as perimenopause, can last up to 10 years as hormone levels gradually fluctuate.
For many women, the earliest symptoms are changes in mood, increased anxiety, irritability, and worsening PMS. Over time, symptoms may also include hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, brain fog, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint aches, and changes in menstrual cycles.
When Should I Seek Advice?
If your symptoms are affecting your quality of life, it is worth seeking support. You may also wish to seek medical advice if you experience bleeding after menopause (postmenopausal bleeding), irregular bleeding on HRT, if menopause occurs earlier than expected, or if you have a strong family history of conditions such as breast cancers or osteoporosis.
We provide specialist care for women experiencing premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), where menopause occurs before the age of 40, as well as personalised assessment of bone and cardiovascular health. We also are happy to provide advice for women who have had previous breast cancer.
How Can Menopause Affect Long-Term Health?
Declining oestrogen levels can affect more than just day-to-day symptoms. Menopause can increase the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and changes in body composition and metabolism.
Where appropriate, we may arrange blood tests, cardiovascular risk assessment, and bone health investigations including DEXA scanning.
What Treatments Are Available?
Treatment is tailored to your symptoms, medical history, and personal preferences. Options may include lifestyle and nutritional support, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), testosterone, vaginal oestrogen, and non-hormonal medications.
We offer open-minded, individualised care for women who may not be able to use hormones, including those with a history of breast cancer.
How Can We Help?
Our approach is personalised and evidence-based. We take the time to understand your symptoms, assess your long-term health, and create a treatment plan that works for you.
Whether you are seeking symptom relief, advice about HRT, support with early menopause, or guidance when hormones are not suitable, we are here to help you feel your best.
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