Menopause Appointments in West Berkshire - A GP Led Service
The menopause is a chapter in your life - you can choose how your story goes
How We Can Help
Whilst we know that menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and that it is a normal part of aging.
Many of us who are starting and going through the process of menopause would agree that it often does not feel as simple as that. With the symptoms that women go through and the age that they start their menopause varying so much it can be a confusing time.
A whopping 75% of women will suffer from symptoms. Perimenopause and menopause symptoms can vary, that coupled with busy lives means it can be difficult for us to know whether the symptoms we are having and are going through are due to our hormones or something else in our lives or another medical problem.
At Total Health West Berkshire we offer an option of different menopause appointments to help you get the advice and treatment that you need.
What age does menopause start?
The average age that menopause starts is 51.
Many women have symptoms from an earlier age, you are considered to have an early menopause if you start menopause before the age of 45 and a premature menopause if you are under the age of 40.
What are the symptoms of menopause?
Common symptoms include:
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Mood swings
Insomnia
Vaginal dryness
Decreased libido
Irregular periods.
Unsurprisingly, these symptoms can affect your physical and emotional well-being. It is important to remember that everyone’s menopause journey varies from person to person so the severity of your symptoms and the symptoms you experience may be different to what we have listed here..
Who are the menopause appointments for?
These appointments are for women who are menopausal or perimenopausal and would like advice on their symptoms and the best treatment for them.
Menopause Blood Tests
Female Hormones Profile - £99
This profile is specifically tailored to analyse hormones related to fertility, menopause, and period problems. It can be be used to diagnose problems or to monitor hormone replacement medications.
Including oestradiol, luteinising hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and prolactin.
FSH
LH
Oestradiol
Prolactin
Menopause Hormones Profile - £99
Confirm if you are in menopause with this targeted profile including Oestradiol, Luteinising Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone. Included is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in case it is thyroid problems mimicking menopause symptoms.
While symptoms at a certain age may very strongly indicate the diagnosis, it is better to know for sure with a blood test.
FSH
LH
Oestradiol
TSH
HRT Profile - £99
This test includes FSH, Oestradiol and Progesterone and is a useful test if you are taking HRT and want detailed information about your hormone levels.
FSH
Oestradiol
Progesterone
HRT Profile Plus - £189
This test includes Cholesterol Profile, Glucose, FSH, Oestradiol and Thyroid Function: Free T4, TSH and is a useful test if you are taking HRT and want detailed information about your hormone levels along with other health markers.
Cholesterol Profle
Glucose
FSH
Oestradiol
Thyroid Function: Free T4, TSH
Menopause Consultation - £120
Looking for someone to discuss your symptoms, blood tests or to get a second opinion? We recommend a consultation with Dr Cave. Dr Cave is an experienced and respected GP with many years experience of advising women during their menopause. In this 30 minute appointment you will have plenty of time to discuss all of you symptoms, treatment to date and concerns. By the end of the appointment you will feel that someone has listened to you and you will have a plan going forwards.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
If you are not sure which is the best appointment then call us on 01635 791 301 and we can help you make the right decision for you.
The following tests are included:
Thyroid panel (FT3, FT4,TSH)
Follicle stimulating hormone
Luteinizing hormone
Sex hormone binding globulin
Oestradiol
Progesterone
Testosterone
Prolactin
If after discussions with Dr Cave you both agree that HRT is best for you then that can be prescribed for you. This will be a private prescription charged at £40. Private GP prescriptions can be used at any dispensing pharmacy.
If you are having problems with HRT that you are currently taking then a menopause consultation is suitable as Dr Cave can discuss your HRT with you.
Private prescriptions are charged at £40 per prescription. Private GP prescriptions can be used at any dispensing pharmacy.
