Menopause Management

We understand that every woman has a totally different journey through menopause. We’re here to help you with your journey with our menopause management service where you can get the support and advice you need.

Speak to the reception team at your GP Practice to book.

Menopause Management

To support women living in Hambleton and Richmondshire we launched a Menopause Management service through Better Access in December 2022. This is a remote service and can be delivered either by phone or video call.

The Menopause Management Service offers patients an extended consultation with a GP with a specialist interest in the diagnosis and management of the menopause. The GPs working in the service will prescribe any medication required and then follow-up with each patient until a long-term plan is agreed.

Ahead of attending one of the remote clinics please watch the following video which provides information about the menopause and the treatment options that are available:

Perimenopause

Are you aged between 40-45 years old?

Are you experiencing…

Brain fog Increased anxiety for no obvious reason Changes in your periods, heavier or more painful Hot flushes Changes in mood

Poorer sleep Vaginal dryness Loss of sexual desire Aches in joints or muscular pains Tiredness

You could be perimenopausal and with some simple and effective treatment you could get back to feeling you again.

Research has shown that the menopause starts a lot earlier than was previously believed and it isn’t just about hot flushes and periods stopping. The beginning of hormonal changes can seriously affect women’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing and the key is coming to get checked by your GP as soon as possible.

Solutions

There are so many options available to women these days. It is a bit like buying a pair of jeans, everyone is different in what suits them but everyone will have the perfect fit.

HRT comes in many forms and absorbing oestrogen through the skin in patches, gels and sprays is a very low risk option for a lot of women. Your GP will be able to advise you on a treatment that is safe and works for you and address any concerns you may have.