An affordable option for specialised menopause advice AVAILABLE FOR VIDEO CONSULTATIONS
An affordable option for specialised menopause advice AVAILABLE FOR VIDEO CONSULTATIONS
84% of women aged between 42 and 55 in the What Women Want at Menopause survey, said that their doctor didn’t sufficiently answer their questions, while just three in ten women were satisfied with the help they got from their GP.The survey of 1101 women in the UK found women are more and more hesitant to approach their doctor due to concerns they will not get appropriate support(October 2019).
"A shocking 39% of women who sought help from their GP for Perimenopause were told they would just have to live with it" (A survey of 1500 women by Mumsnet/Gransnet)
The Hormone Pharmacist is an expert in menopause and as a member of the British Menopause Society can provide you with evidence based information, discuss your needs at length and assist you in making the right choices as an individual, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Most don’t realise that symptoms can start at around 40, sometimes younger
Symptoms of low oestrogen include
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Mood swings
Brain fog
Low mood
Headache/migraine
Digestive problems
Memory problems
Difficulty sleeping
Bladder problems
Dry vagina
Low libido
Dry/itchy skin
Weight gain
Joint pain
Heart palpitations
Dry eyes/conjunctivitis
A consultation for women with symptoms of menopause
o Discuss symptoms and assess needs
o Discuss recommended NICE guidelines on treatment
o Provide evidence of risks and benefits of various treatments including;
- Considering HRT
- Complementary and alternative therapies
- Supplements
o Provide blood pressure reading
o Discuss personal cardiovascular risk
o Discuss personal osteoporosis risk
o Review of lifestyle
o Provide advice and discuss preferred options
o Provide a written personalised plan
o Feel empowered to discuss your preferred choice with your GP -We can offer a referral service to our in-house private GP surgery if required.
A consultation for women currently not experiencing symptoms
40+ Well Woman Hormone health check
o Provide Blood Pressure reading
o Discuss personal cardiovascular risk
o Discuss personal osteoporosis risk
o Discuss likelihood of experiencing symptoms of menopause and when
o Discuss why symptoms occur and what to expect
Provide evidence of risks and benefits of various treatments
Review lifestyle
o Provide a symptom checklist
o Discuss recommended NICE guidelines
A consultation for women who have symptoms that are confined to the urogenital area (bladder and or vagina)
This is one of the most common areas affected by oestrogen deficiency but one of the least recognised by GP’s.
Repeat courses of antibiotics for urinary tract infections?
Incontinence problems?
Do you feel like you know the location of every toilet in every town you have visited ?
Sore, dry vagina?
This can all be rectified and it’s not classified as HRT
o Discuss history of problem
o Explanation of why the problem occurs
o Discuss treatment options in line with NICE guidelines
o Review of lifestyle
o Discuss non prescribable ways to improve outcome
o Provide a written personalised plan
Feel empowered to discuss your preferred choice with your GP where required. Alternatively, we can offer a referral service to our in-house private GP surgery.
o A full review of symptom control and lifestyle
o Discuss suitability of prescribed treatments
o Review progress
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 | |
Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 | |
Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 | |
Fri | Closed | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
Please email lindsey@thehormonepharmacist.co.uk for further information or to make a booking
Open today | 10:00 – 18:00 |
Tuesday- Thursday 10am - 6pm
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Proprietor -Lindsey Lester BSCHonsPharm GPhC