Women's Health Clinic In Berkshire

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Welcome to our GP-led women’s health clinic in West Berkshire. Whether you’re having difficulties with your periods, navigating perimenopause, or need expert menopause advice, our doctors are here to support you with personalised care.

How Our Women’s Health Clinic Can Help

Women’s health problems can be wide ranging from painful and irregular periods, advise on contraception to perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

We can offer expereinced GPs who will listen to your concerns and advise you on the best treatment options whether that is further investigations such as blood tests or medication or lifestyle advice.

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Women’s Health Clinic Services

Contraception

Finding the right form of contraception can be tricky.

Our GPs can discuss options with you and advise on the correct choice for you.

We also offer coil consultations for fitting and exchange.

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Smear Tests

Smear tests are an important screening tool.

They can:

  • Identify abnormal cervical cells early.
  • Prevent the development of cervical cancer.

These are available on the NHS, but sometimes we find that patients are outside screening guidelines or do not like the environment of an NHS clinic.

We can offer smear test appointments tailored to your needs.

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Ring Pessary

If you have pelvic organ prolapse or are suffering from urinary incontinence, then a ring pessary can be used to manage these conditions.

Ring pessaries are a non-surgical way to help restore your quality of life and reduce the symptoms you are having.

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Sexual Health Testing

Whilst sexual health testing may not be something we want to think about or discuss, it is important.

At Total Health, we have partnered with Better 2 Know and Your Sexual Health to offer comprehensive sexual health testing services.

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How We Can Help Your Menopause or Perimenopause.

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 at which 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, which, 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.

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At Total Health West Berkshire, our Women’s Health Clinic offers a range of different menopause appointments to help you get the advice and treatment that you need.

What Age Does Menopause Start?

The average age at which 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.

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What Are The Symptoms of Menopause?

Common Menopause 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 Women's Health Clinic Consultations For?

These appointments are for women who are having problems with their periods,  menopause, or perimenopause symptoms and would like advice on their symptoms and the best treatment for them.

Consultations

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Women's Health Consultation (30 Mins) - £130

Looking for someone to discuss your symptoms, blood tests, or to get a second opinion?

Our GPs have many years of experience advising women on a variety of women’s health issues.

In this 30-minute appointment, you will have plenty of time to discuss all of your 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 forward.

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Women's Health Checks and Screenings

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Women's Hormone Health Check £199

A blood test to check your hormones, a health assessment, and a face-to-face private GP appointment.

Hormones included in this blood test are:

  • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • Oestradiol
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Woman Comphrensive Health Check

MOT Health Check £209 and MOT Plus Health Check £295

At our women’s health clinic in West Berkshire, our MOT and MOT Plus health checks are a great place to start to give you an understanding of the foundations of your health. MOT Health Checks include a blood test, health assessment, and a face-to-face private GP appointment.

Learn About The MOT and MOT PLUS Health Checks
Women Health Screening Berkshire

Well Woman Screening - £410

A comprehensive blood test, health assessment, ECG, and face-to-face private GP appointment to give you an insight into your health and peace of mind.
Check out the Well Woman Health Screening

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Women's Health Clinic

How do I decide which Women's Health Clinic appointment is best for me?

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. 

If I am already taking HRT, is a Women's Health Clinic consultation suitable for me?

If you are having problems with the HRT that you are currently taking, then a Women’s Health Clinic consultation is suitable, and we can discuss your HRT with you.

Can menopause cause high blood pressure?

Menopause itself does not directly cause high blood pressure, but the hormonal changes that happen during perimenopause and menopause can increase your risk. Lower oestrogen levels may affect the flexibility of blood vessels, and weight or lifestyle changes at this stage of life can also contribute. At our GP-led women’s health clinic in Berkshire, we offer health checks and blood pressure monitoring to support women through this transition.

How can you improve women’s sexual health?

Improving sexual health involves both physical and emotional wellbeing. This can include regular smear tests, managing contraception safely, addressing vaginal dryness or pain during menopause, and supporting mental health. Lifestyle factors such as exercise, stopping smoking, and open conversations with a doctor also play an important role. Our women’s health clinic provides confidential consultations to help women find the right approach for their sexual health.

What is a women’s health clinic?

A women’s health clinic is a specialist service that focuses on healthcare needs unique to women. This can range from period problems, contraception, and smear tests to menopause care, hormone checks, and sexual health testing. Our GP-led women’s health clinic in Berkshire offers tailored support and private consultations to help women manage their health at every stage of life.

Our Private General Practitioners

Private General Practitioners at Total Health West Berkshire

Dr James Cave (He/Him)

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James is a senior General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. He has a wealth of experience in all aspects of medicine including Cardiovascular disease (particularly the management of cholesterol and blood pressure), Respiratory diseases, Endocrine, ENT, Musculoskeletal, and Rheumatology.

His work as Editor-in-Chief of the medical journal Drug & Therapeutics Bulletin means he has significant expertise in understanding the pros and cons of drugs and enjoys working with patients to understand what might be best for them rather than satisfying a target set elsewhere.

He has a particular interest in the care of older people and does offer a visiting service. He believes passionately in personal care and understands how difficult it has become for people to see their GP. Whether you have a new problem, would like time to really talk through an ongoing issue, or just get a second opinion James will be delighted to help.

In addition to general consultations, he offers soft-tissue and joint injections for such problems as frozen shoulders, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Morton’s neuroma, and trigger finger.

In 2009 James was honoured with an OBE for services to medicine.

James is one of our GPs who will consult with you about your Women’s Health & Menopause Clinic | West Berkshire.
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Dr Barbara Barrie (She/Hers)

GP

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Having qualified from Edinburgh University in 1989, I have worked in the NHS for 34 years, mainly as a GP Partner, but I have also had short spells employed as a Salaried GP and GP Retainer.
In addition, I have been a Macmillan GP, an Out of Hours GP working regular weekend sessions, and a GP in Palliative Medicine.

My clinical interests are Mental Health, Women’s health, and Palliative Medicine but in my day-to-day practice, I cover all aspects of primary care.

I am qualified to fit intrauterine devices (coils) for contraception, HRT, and in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding, as well as ring pessaries for the management of gynaecological prolapse.

In addition, I perform steroid knee injections to help with knee pain due to arthritis. I also consult with patients on the results of their Women’s Health & Menopause Clinic | West Berkshire.

Aside from work, I enjoy walking my 3 dogs, ski- ing, and singing in a local choir.

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Dr Susan Connell (She/Hers)

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After qualifying as a Doctor in 1993, from the University of London, followed by wide-ranging hospital training, I moved into the community & qualified in General Practice in 2001. Twenty-four years later & I still consider it a privilege to be able to help people with their health. I work two days a week at an NHS GP practice.
The thing that has drawn me to private practice is the ability to have the right amount of time to offer people. 
Working here at Total Health gives me the very best of both worlds.
I get to practice Medicine, about which I am passionate, in a relaxed setting, where I really can give people the time they need.
Each person & each case is individual & the solution is most often a combination of what I do professionally & what I am able to advise patients that they can do for themselves.
Frequently, small, sustainable changes that people can make with their lifestyles can reap far greater health benefits than I can achieve with medication alone. It gives me great joy to follow people up & see their health improve.
I work on a Wednesday morning & would be delighted to help you.
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Dr Tom  Morgan (He/Him)

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Dr. Tom Morgan qualified in medicine from The University of Bristol in 2011, following a degree in Physiology at The University of Southampton. His medical training took place across various hospitals and GP practises within Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Currently, he works as a GP Partner at The Boathouse Surgery in Pangbourne and has previously worked in various GP practices across Reading and Oxfordshire.

Primary Care

With a keen interest in all aspects of primary care, Dr. Morgan has a particular passion for mental health, the care of the older people and Men's health. He worked for seven years at the Reading Mental Health Crisis Team, where he managed complex and urgent mental health issues. Additionally, he played a vital role in establishing a new mental health service in Berkshire to enhance collaboration between primary and secondary care.


Believing in the importance of family medicine, He emphasizes that developing a strong relationship with patients is essential for understanding their concerns and providing effective care. He values the time afforded by private general practice to fully grasp each patient's situation and collaborate on a tailored care plan.

Tom is one of oiur experienced GPs who will consult with you about your Women’s Health & Menopause Clinic | West Berkshire.

He lives in South Oxfordshire with his wife, two energetic boys, and their adored golden retriever. He enjoys family life and the beautiful countryside of the region, as well as watching cricket when time allows.
He looks forward to working with you to support your health and well-being