Clinic51, Dye House Lane, Duncton, Petworth (2025)

30/10/2025

At Clinic51, we offer women medical weight loss with the same care, attention and one to one support that we have always given our menopause patients. ⁠
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While our pricing is comparable to many online-only providers of weight loss injections, our patients receive much more...⁠
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• 1:1 doctor-led consultations — in person at our beautiful women’s health clinic (or online via video, if that’s more convenient)⁠
• Ongoing support from the same, named doctor⁠
• Wrap-around care from wellness specialists in nutrition, movement, sleep, and emotional health⁠
• Evidence-based online resources created by our doctors⁠
• A responsive, friendly admin team who are here to support your journey⁠
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Our aim is slow, steady, sustainable weight loss that protects muscle mass and avoids the yo-yo effect.⁠
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We’re proud to take an ethical, patient-first approach:⁠
• We prescribe the lowest effective dose for steady results⁠
• There’s no financial incentive for higher doses or specific medications⁠
• Costs are transparent — per pen, per patient⁠
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Some of our patients choose not to start medication after exploring the risks and benefits in consultation — and that’s a successful outcome too. ⁠
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Because our mission isn’t just weight loss; it’s empowered, informed women’s health.⁠
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28/10/2025

Becky Jones of Ocean Breathwork welcomes you to Black Barn on Thursday 4th December for an evening of deep breath, gentle reflection, and warm connection. ⁠
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This candlelit breathwork journey will guide you through calming and energising practices designed to release tension, restore balance and awaken your inner radiance.⁠
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We’ll begin by settling into the glow of candlelight with grounding breathing practices. Through gentle yet powerful techniques, you’ll be supported in releasing what you are ready to set down, reconnecting with your inner stillness. The session will close with a restful meditation period accompanied by calm, soothing touch to the head and shoulders, supporting deep relaxation and presence.⁠
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To complete the evening, we’ll gather in circle with nourishing herbal tea, sharing space for reflection and connection. For those who wish, oracle cards will offer gentle guidance as we step into the season ahead.⁠
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Come and join us for this special evening to breathe together and embrace the quiet magic of winter.⁠
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And for something to look forward in the dark months of January - Becky is also leading an EMERGE event of breathwork & cold water immersion on Saturday 17th Jan.⁠
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Details of both on the Events & Courses page of our website, or find a link to book in our bio.

28/10/2025

Many women suffer from hormone fluctuations during menopause, with varying levels of severity, and whether that is hot flushes or night sweats. ⁠
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What if women can’t take HRT to treat my hot flushes, or don’t want to?⁠
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One of the options your doctor may suggest, is that you try one of a number of medications that are really targeted at other conditions, but which we know may reduce hot flushes as a side effect. ⁠
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Don’t feel that your GP is fobbing you off by suggesting one of these – there is good evidence that they work! ⁠
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These include:⁠
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💊 Clonidine, a blood pressure medication, is effective at reducing hot flushes by around 50%. Unfortunately, however, side effects - most notably sleep disturbance - often mean it isn’t tolerated.⁠
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💊 SSRIs (eg paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram and escitalopram) and SNRIs(eg Venlafaxine) are groups of drugs that are licensed to be used as antidepressants, but which can be around 50-60% effective in reducing hot flushes. ⁠
(Please note that fluoxetine and paroxetine may inhibit tamoxifen so should not be used together)⁠
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💊 Pain medications such as Pregabalin & Gabapentin, can moderate vasomotor symptoms by about 50-60% but may come with unwanted side effects such as brain fog and sedation.⁠
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💊 Oxybutynin, a medication used for an overactive bladder can reduce hot flushes by up to 70% and is normally well tolerated but can come with side effects in the form of headaches, dry mouth and dry eyes. It isn’t a good choice for older women as it can cause episodes of confusion in this group.⁠
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The British Menopause Society has a useful factsheet outlining non-hormonal treatments for menopause symptoms – copy and paste the link below into your browser:⁠
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https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04-BMS-ConsensusStatement-Non-hormonal-based-treatments-SEPT2024-A.p⁠
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There is more information on both HRT & non-HRT treatments for hot flushes in our blog post - follow the link in bio 👆🏼, or find a link to the post on the home page of our website.

23/10/2025

Thinking of booking an appointment with us?⁠
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The individual services pages on our website give lots of information about appointments & prices, and for most services we are able to offer online availability and appointment booking. ⁠
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You are always welcome to call or email to book your appointment, if you would prefer that to booking online. We are happy to outline the process, discuss your choice of doctor, and answer any questions or queries you may have before booking you in. ⁠
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Our reception team may be able to offer appointments outside of our usual clinic times, too, if you can’t see an appointment time that works for you. ⁠
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Appointments take place in the serene, peaceful environment of our Suss*x barn clinic, just outside Petworth - and we also offer appointments by secure video. ⁠
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Get in touch to find out how we can help

23/10/2025

Clinic51 was founded in 2020 by Dr Katie Armstrong. ⁠
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We are now a team of eight women’s health specialist doctors, clinical team, and a range of holistic health partners. All working together to support women’s health. ⁠
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You can find out all about our team on our website, at: ⁠
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clinic51.co.uk/our-womens-health-specialists⁠
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or follow the link in bio.

23/10/2025

Clinic51 is a women’s health & menopause clinic, based in Petworth, West Suss*x - and offering appointments both in person and online. ⁠
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Founded in 2020, Clinic51 now has a team of eight women’s health specialist doctors, a contraceptive nurse specialist, phlebotomist, and practice nurse - offering a range of services to help women stay healthy and thrive. ⁠
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We also work with a select team of holistic health partners here at Black Barn. ⁠
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Scroll right to see our full list of services, or visit our website to find out more. ⁠
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clinic51.co.uk (or follow the link in bio)

14/10/2025

For about 80% of women, temperature regulation symptoms (such as hot flushes, and night sweats) will ease post-menopause, once their hormones are low and stable. ⁠
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Unfortunately some women will are very sensitive to low hormone levels too, and so may find that their symptoms continue in the years after their periods stop (particularly if their parents or grandparents experienced the same problem). ⁠
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Of all the menopause symptoms, hot flushes are one of the ones that are most effectively treated with HRT. The effect (once the dose & absorption levels are right) is often absolute, and the response to treatment very quick. ⁠
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If you can’t, or don’t want to take HRT, there are other medications that can be used to treat these symptoms, and an array of lifestyle options that can help to deal with, or alleviate them. Investing in some of these may be worthwhile, given how long they can last. ⁠
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If your hot flushes are not responding to HRT, then it is worth investigating if you might have have hyperthyroidism; this can cause very similar symptoms (palpitations, hot flushes & feeling anxious)⁠
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For more information on hot flushes, including:-⁠
- why they happen⁠
- some tips on how to cope⁠
- information on hormonal and non-hormonal medications available⁠
have a look at the blog post on our women’s health information hub - link in bio 👆🏽

13/10/2025

Many of us will have heard how beneficial fermented foods are for our gut microbiome, and overall health. ⁠
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Did you know that humans have used fermentation throughout history to preserve food? With each culture having their own types of fermented foods. ⁠
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As they have become increasingly fashionable, we are seeing more and more fermented foods on the supermarket shelves - but despite the fact that many types of fermented don’t need chemical preservatives, a study by King’s College London* found additives in over a third of the fermented foods they tested from UK supermarkets.⁠
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Roisin Meredith is the founder & Head Brewess of ; small batch, locally brewed water kefir that is unpasteurised and made with only four ingredients. ⁠
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Roisin is a science teacher, who began learning about gut health thanks when her own child experienced health issues. She started brewing water kefir at home, and - having seen Flo’s health improve - wanted to share its benefits with others. And so Wilding Drinks was born. ⁠
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Roisin’s workshops are brilliantly delivered, informative, hands-on, and full of ‘from the heart’ information. Not only do you learn to make sauerkraut, water kefir, and milk kefir, and take your creations home (along with some great ideas for how to use them in gut-healthy recipes), but she also gives loads of hints and tips on how to tell the products that are really gut-healthy, from the ones that are just hype....It’s an inspiring, fun morning that gives you all of the tools you need to begin your fermenting journey at home. ⁠
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Our next workshop is on Saturday 8th November, from 10am to 1pm, at Clinic51 Black Barn. We’d love you to join us! ⁠
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No experience needed - just curiosity, a sharp knife, and a willingness to get your hands covered in cabbage.....⁠
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Tickets are £65. Book via the link in bio 👆🏼⁠
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29/09/2025

How do our hormonal changes in perimenopause affect our mental health and what can we do about it? ⁠
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This WEDNESDAY 1st OCTOBER Clinic51’s Dr Samantha Brown will cover the common psychological symptoms that affect women in perimenopause and what we can do to feel better, including lifestyle changes and medication options. ⁠
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There will be time during the session for a short Q&A. The webinar will take place live via Zoom - to book, follow the link in bio, or pop along to the Events page on our website. ⁠
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28/09/2025

We now offer private contraception consultations at Clinic51 - but why come and see us if you are thinking of starting, or reviewing, your contraception?⁠
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1️⃣ Our brilliant contraceptive specialist, Harriet Jacobs, RMN, is hugely experienced - as well as being caring, kind and understanding,. Harriet has worked as a contraceptive specialist for Brook Young People, delivering outreach services to young people in London, and now works as a contraception specialist within NHS Primary Care. She is passionate about supporting health choices, and making sure women feel heard - that they leave her consultations feeling cared for and with their needs addressed. ⁠
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2️⃣ A 45 minute consultation appointment means Harriet has time to discuss your contraception needs in the context of your life, understanding what matters most for you - talking through the options including their pros and cons, so that you can make the right choice for you.⁠
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3️⃣ We are all individuals and your choice of contraception may not suit you as well as we hoped. Follow up consultations at Clinic51 are with the same person - who already knows you. They allow us to review, tweak and improve your contraception, if it wasn’t quite right for you the first time around. ⁠
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4️⃣ As a contraception specialist, Harriet is fully up to speed with the latest contraception options and formulations - this includes body identical hormones that may suit you better than the traditional synthetic hormones. These medications are available on the NHS but tend to be harder to access (as they cost a bit more!) ⁠
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You can book an appointment with us online (just click the ‘Services’ tab on our website, and choose ‘Contraception’), or by calling the clinic on 01798 667 151. Our friendly reception team will be only too happy to help.⁠
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Know someone who might be interested? Why not tag them in the comments?⁠
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16/09/2025

Like so many things when it comes to women’s health, emergency contraception can be subject to myths and misinformation. Here’s what you need to know….

WHAT IS IT?

Emergency contraception is a form of birth control that is taken AFTER s*x, to prevent pregnancy. It might be a missed pill, broken condom or other barrier method, or any form of unprotected s*x.

WHAT TYPES ARE AVAILABLE?

There are two main forms; the copper IUD (copper coil), or hormonal methods in pill form.

The MOST EFFECTIVE method is the copper IUD, which needs to be fitted by a healthcare professional. For emergency contraception, this can either within the first 5 days after the unprotected s*x or within the first 5 days post ovulation, whichever is later. Your health provider will advise on this.

The copper in the IUD is toxic to s***m, which stops it reaching or fertilising an egg. Additionally, it may also prevent the fertilised egg from implanting.

Once fitted, it can stay in place if you would like to provide birth control for up to 10 years (but doesn’t offer protection from STIs).

Hormonal Emergency Contraception is commonly known as the ‘Morning After Pill’. Depending on the type, it can be taken up to FIVE days after unprotected s*x. What many women don’t appreciate, though, is that it is only prevents pregnancy by delaying ovulation so will only be effective IF OVULATION HASN’T ALREADY HAPPENED.

Some other things you might need to know:
- There are 2 hormonal types of emergency contraception pill (your health care provider will advise which one best suits your circumstances)
- It is most effective when taken within 12 hours of having unprotected s*x but can be taken up to 120 hours after unprotected s*x.
- Some women will experience side effects including nausea, vomiting, headaches, breast tenderness.
- It is less effective for women with a high BMI or taking enzyme inducing medicines.

The morning after pill is available from most pharmacies, and should be free from all pharmacies.

Emergency contraception SHOULDN’T be used as an alternative to planned contraception – it isn’t intended to be used in this way, and isn’t as effective as other methods.

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