Lemala Health

28/05/2026

Menopause care is not always straightforward.

Sometimes symptoms persist.
Sometimes treatment needs adjusting.
Sometimes you simply need reassurance.

And that is OK.

One thing we feel strongly about at Lemala Health is that women should not feel left to navigate this alone.
We know that finding the right treatment can take time, tweaks and support along the way.

That is why we offer support between appointments as part of our care.

Many clinics charge extra for this, but we believe guidance and reassurance during the week should be part of the journey, not an added extra.

Thank you to BI for sharing her experience ❤️

If you’re wondering whether we could help, feel free to get in touch.

25/05/2026

Ongoing menopausal symptoms in your 60s and beyond ?

For some women, starting or restarting HRT later in life may still be appropriate following careful discussion of symptoms, medical history, risks, benefits and personal preference.

Age alone should not close the conversation.

We have created a new resource exploring this topic in more detail:

Starting HRT After 60: Is It Ever Too Late?

https://www.lemalahealth.co.uk/resources//starting-hrt-after-60

Have you or someone you know ever been told they were "too old" for menopause treatment?

24/05/2026

For those women on this beautiful weekend who are struggling with low mood, we see you.

Low mood, feeling flat, lacking joy are super common symptoms.

Women say to us they have felt depressed before but this is different - this feels hormonal. We believe you !

Lifestyle changes however small can make a big difference.

If you already taking HRT and still symptomatic go back have a review, consider coming seeing us if you need longer to talk.

Think testosterone ! This hormone can be a game changer for some women, not all as we are all individuals.

Have a read of our guide on testosterone and see if you think this is what is missing -
https://www.lemalahealth.co.uk/resources/testosterone-and-menopause-what-women-need-to-know

20/05/2026

“Why do I suddenly feel dry everywhere?

Many women know about hot flushes during perimenopause and menopause.

Fewer realise hormonal changes can also contribute to:
dry skin
dry eyes
itchy ears
vaginal dryness
brittle hair
and dry mouth or throat.

These symptoms can develop gradually, so women often blame stress, ageing, dehydration or skincare products instead.

The good news is that there are often ways to help.

We hope this post helps someone feel a little less confused about what their body is doing.

Dr Emma & Dr Mari

18/05/2026

So here are the two brand of Oestrogen gels available in the UK - Oestrogel and Sandrena.

Loved by women because of the ease of application and not sticky plaster squares (patches !!)

Always good to know your options as of you don’t get on with one preparation always ask your GP or practice nurse to try another.

We hope this helps !

16/05/2026

We see so many women who haven’t had enough information to start their HRT, despite having loads of symptoms.

So we thought we would help and write different guides:

https://www.lemalahealth.co.uk/resources/what-to-expect-after-starting-hrt

https://www.lemalahealth.co.uk/resources/how-to-use-oestrogen-patches-gel-spray-and-tablets

https://www.lemalahealth.co.uk/resources/how-to-use-utrogestan-and-gepretix-micronised-progesterone-as-part-of-hrt

https://www.lemalahealth.co.uk/resources/testosterone-and-menopause-what-women-need-to-know

We really hope they are helpful xx

14/05/2026

Hello and welcome to Lemala Health.

We’re Dr Emma Ginns and Dr Mari Walling - menopause specialist GPs and co-founders of Lemala Health.

We created Lemala health clinic to offer thoughtful, personalised menopause care with time to listen, understand the full picture, and help women feel like themselves again.

We’re so pleased you’re here.

Emma & Mari x

13/05/2026

Many women assume that once they start HRT, they should immediately feel completely better.

But menopause care is often more nuanced than that.

We regularly see women who are already taking HRT but still struggling with symptoms such as poor sleep, brain fog, anxiety, low mood, flushes, fatigue or bladder symptoms.

Sometimes the issue is not whether someone is taking HRT.

It may be:
• the type of HRT
• the dose
• the progesterone
• absorption
• untreated vaginal or bladder symptoms
• or simply that treatment needs reviewing over time

Small, thoughtful adjustments can make a very significant difference.

Menopause treatment is rarely a one-time decision. It is usually a process of listening carefully to symptoms, reviewing treatment and tailoring care to the individual woman.

And importantly, feeling like yourself again is a very reasonable goal.

11/05/2026

A 30 second quick chat on HRT patches.
The commonest brands prescribed in the UK at the moment are generally Evorel and Estradot but others are available.
Pros: most brands you apply twice a week (some are weekly), steady hormone release (esp helpful for people with migraine or sensitivity to hormone fluctuations), easy to use. Come in variety of strengths/ doses. Cons: Leave plaster-like sticky marks (can be removed), can sometimes fall off, not all women absorb well from HRT patches. For more information on oestrogen patches gels and sprays, please do have a look at the resources page of our website.

08/05/2026

This sounds like such a lovely event coming up in a few weeks time. For those in the Dorset/Wiltshire/Hampshire areas.

This retreat is for the woman who keeps saying:
“I’m fine.”

While quietly feeling anything but.

The woman who’s exhausted but keeps pushing through anyway.

Who wakes at 3am with a racing mind.

Who feels overwhelmed by all the advice online.

Who can support everybody else but struggles to prioritise herself.
Who keeps thinking:

“I just need to get through this busy patch…”

…except the busy patch never really ends.

It’s for the woman who feels unlike herself lately.
Who’s lost confidence.
Who feels emotionally flat one minute and anxious the next.
Who knows she probably needs support, rest or connection… but still struggles to justify taking time for herself.

And honestly?

That’s exactly why Lilli and I created Still Me, Just Shifting 💛

Not as a luxury.
Not as a “perfect wellness” day.
Not to overhaul your life.

But as a chance to pause.

To understand what your body and nervous system might be trying to tell you.

To be around other women who truly get it.

To breathe.
To rest.
To laugh.
To eat nourishing food.
To have conversations without rushing.

To leave feeling a little lighter, calmer and more connected to yourself again.

We only have a few spaces left now for 17th May 🌿

And if you keep finding yourself drawn back to this retreat… there may be a reason for that.

Message me if you’d like to chat anything through 💛

06/05/2026

Every day a school day! We have spent 3 hours creating a 30 second video for our home page. We are not naturals at video recording it could be said!