EveryWoman Health Menopause Clinic

26/05/2026

✨ Struggling With Hot Flushes in This Heatwave? This May Help… ✨

For many women, heatwaves can make menopausal symptoms feel even more intense especially hot flushes, night sweats, and sleep disturbance.

This happens because declining oestrogen levels affect the body’s thermoregulation system essentially your internal thermostat. During menopause, that temperature “comfort zone” becomes much narrower, meaning the body becomes less able to cope with extremes of temperature.

So, if you are struggling more than usual in this weather, you are not imagining it.

☀️ A few simple things that may help:

• Stay well hydrated throughout the day

• Wear loose, breathable fabrics such as cotton

• Reduce or avoid alcohol and caffeine intake

• Reduce or avoid spicy foods

• Keep bedrooms cool at night

• Use a fan or cooling mist spray

• Prioritise rest where possible

☀️ If these measures are not enough, please do not simply ignore your symptoms especially if they are affecting your quality of life...

You are most welcome to book a consultation with our British Menopause Society registered menopause specialist to discuss both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, tailored to your individual needs. 🤍

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24/05/2026

✨️ I see women at the brink of despair in every clinic, and I often wonder… why do we do this to ourselves? ✨️

If the warning lights came on in our car, most of us would book it in for a service before the engine failed completely.

Yet, so many women struggle in silence with menopausal symptoms; pushing through exhaustion, low mood, anxiety, poor sleep, brain fog, and that feeling of being “not quite themselves” for far too long...

You deserve support before you reach breaking point. ❤️

Consultation locations:
📍 The Medical Skin Clinic (Newmarket)
📍 Secure virtual consultations (England)

✅ Easy online booking
✅ No GP referral required

Website:
🌐 www.everywomanhealth.co.uk

Enquiries:
📧 hello@everywomanhealth.co.uk

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14/05/2026

✨️ Do you have a history of postnatal depression, PMS or PMDD? If so, you need to read this... ✨️

During perimenopause, fluctuating hormone levels can both exacerbate pre-existing mental health conditions and contribute to new symptoms, including:

• Low mood
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Irritability
• Mood swings
• Brain fog
• Loss of confidence
…and more.

Women with a history of hormone-sensitive mental health conditions such as postnatal depression or anxiety, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) may be particularly vulnerable to worsening symptoms during perimenopause.

However, the cognitive and psychological symptoms of perimenopause can also occur in women with no previous history of mental health difficulties or hormone sensitivity.

It can be an incredibly confusing and overwhelming time, with many women feeling as though they are “losing their mind” because they do not realise that hormones may be contributing to the way they feel, especially as these symptoms are not always accompanied by the more “tell-tale” signs such as hot flushes or night sweats.

It is also important to remember that perimenopause can begin as early as the mid-to-late thirties or early forties. If you are in this age group and experiencing new-onset mental health symptoms, it is worth considering whether hormonal changes could be playing a role.

If this resonates with you, or if you know someone who may be struggling with this, please encourage them to seek support from their GP or a British Menopause Society-registered menopause specialist. 💚

13/05/2026

01/05/2026

✨️ Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often treated as isolated episodes but are we just addressing the 'symptom' rather than the underlying cause? ✨️

In older women, recurrent UTIs can be a manifestation of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), driven by reduced oestrogen levels affecting the urinary, vulval and vaginal tissues. Despite this, many women are repeatedly prescribed antibiotics without tackling the root cause...

This really matters because recurrent UTIs are not just uncomfortable - they can contribute to delirium, functional decline, and, in some cases, lead to serious complications such as sepsis and hospital admissions.

In my role as an NHS GP supporting a large care home, I saw how a proactive approach could make a meaningful difference. During weekly ward rounds, I would routinely ask female residents about symptoms of GSM (e.g. vaginal dryness, recurrent UTIs, and recurrent thrush).

Identifying these symptoms early and considering localised oestrogen therapy where appropriate often helped reduce recurrent genitourinary infections and, importantly, prevented avoidable hospital admissions; which was especially crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Localised oestrogen is available as vaginal pessaries, creams, gels and the Estring. These treatments are simple, safe and effective, with minimal systemic absorption. In fact, using localised oestrogen for a year is roughly equivalent to taking a single 1mg oral oestrogen tablet — making it a very safe option for preventing recurrent UTIs.

If you are experiencing recurrent UTIs or have an elderly mother, sister, or aunt who is, it is worth starting this conversation. Consider asking your/their clinician: "could localised oestrogen be an option?" It may simply help to plant the idea, as it is not always routinely considered.

A simple conversation can make a significant difference...

Dr Glenys 🤍

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11/04/2026

✨️ Planning to Book a Menopause GP Appointment? Top Tips to Help You Get the Most From Your Consultation...✨️

Please feel free to use the free menopause symptom checker available on the EveryWoman Health website. 🤍

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03/04/2026

✨️ As we welcome this season of renewal, we hope Easter brings you gentle moments of calm, comfort, and joy. May you also find time to rest, restore, and care for yourself because you deserve it.✨️

03/04/2026

✨ ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS | APRIL – MAY 2026 ✨

We are pleased to offer a limited number of new patient appointments over the next 8 weeks, allowing you to access specialist women’s health care without long waiting times while maintaining the highest standard of personalised care for both new and existing patients.

Specialist consultations include:

⭐️ British Menopause Society (BMS) Specialist Menopause Consultations
⭐️ PMS & PMDD Consultations
⭐️ Personalised Contraceptive Advice
⭐️ Breast Health Checks
⭐️ Cervical Screening (Standard & Advanced Options)

At EveryWoman Health, we provide evidence-based, personalised care in a supportive and confidential environment — ensuring every woman feels heard, informed, and empowered in her health journey.

✅ Easy online booking
✅ No GP referral required

Consultation Locations:

📍 The Medical Skin Clinic (Newmarket)
📍 Secure Virtual Consultations (available across England)

Website
🌐 www.everywomanhealth.co.uk

Enquiries
📧 hello@everywomanhealth.co.uk

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Welcome To EveryWoman Health Evidence-based menopause care that is holistic, inclusive and tailored to you. Founded by Dr. Glenys Quartey-Irwin, an experienced GP and Menopause Specialist who holds the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care with the British Menopause Society and the Faculty of Sexua...

02/04/2026

🐾 HRT Safety Awareness For Dog Owners 🐾

One of my lovely patients recently shared that her dog developed unexpected hair loss, prompting a visit to the vet for assessment. The cause was found to be accidental exposure to her hormone replacement therapy (oestrogen) spray through skin contact and cuddling.

After changing her site of application from her lower forearms to her thighs, her dog’s coat fully regrew, which is a very reassuring outcome!

Transdermal oestrogen products (sprays and gels) can transfer to pets if they come into contact with treated skin, particularly before the medication has fully absorbed.

As we move into spring and summer, when arms and legs are more exposed, it’s worth keeping a few simple precautions in mind:

✔️ Apply HRT to areas covered by clothing where possible.

✔️ Allow the product to fully dry before skin contact.

✔️ Wash hands thoroughly after application.

✔️ Avoid close contact between treated skin and pets (especially dogs).

If your pet develops unexplained hair loss, swelling, or behavioural changes, please let your vet know about any hormone treatments used within the household (just in case it is relevant).

✨ Save this post for future reference and share it with anyone you know who might find it useful — awareness can make a real difference. ✨️

Dr Glenys 🤍