Clinic51

Clinic51 is a doctor-led, holistic women's health and menopause clinic - based nr. Petworth, W Sussex

20/12/2025

SURVIVING & THRIVING THIS CHRISTMAS⁠
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TIP 4: YOUR HRT ROUTINE⁠
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Christmas has a way of scattering routines. Medication gets forgotten, schedules are thrown, meals get later, and bedtime becomes unpredictable. ⁠
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Try not to panic about taking things at the exact perfect moment. Missing an occasional dose is not the end of the world. If you forget, simply carry on with your normal routine without doubling up. And although micronised progesterone can make some women drowsy, you don’t need to stay awake until 1am waiting for an empty stomach—do your best and be gentle with yourself.⁠
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It’s also helpful to order medication early. Pharmacies are absolutely overwhelmed in December, so getting ahead of your prescriptions can prevent stressful last-minute scrambles. ⁠
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And if you notice light, unexpected bleeding during the festive period, it usually isn’t urgent unless it’s heavy or accompanied by significant pain. Most things can wait until after the holidays to be checked.

16/12/2025

Weight Loss treatment at Clinic51 means you have one, named doctor from the word go....⁠
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Unlike online-only providers, we believe that true success comes from real, face-to-face relationships and ongoing health & lifestyle support. ⁠
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From your first consultation to your follow-up appointments, you’ll receive one-on-one attention from a named clinician who genuinely cares - with access to a wealth of resources, and supportive partner practitioners who are able to support you with sleep, movement, nutrition and emotional health. ⁠
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All available in our beautiful women’s health clinic near Petworth, West Sussex. ⁠
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To find out more or book an appointment:⁠
👆🏼 Follow the link in bio ⁠
📞 Call us on 01798 667 151⁠
📨 Email info@clinic51.co.uk

12/12/2025

SURVIVING & THRIVING THIS CHRISTMAS⁠
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TIP: 2 - ALCOHOL⁠
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A lot of women feel blindsided by how much more sensitive they become to alcohol at this stage of life. ⁠
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Alcohol interferes with sleep, triggers hot flushes, and can cause significant mood dips a day or two later. The combination of alcohol, sugar and late nights often leads to disrupted sleep, which then ripples into anxiety, irritability and that “can’t cope” feeling the next morning.⁠
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This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a glass of something festive—it just means you may need to approach it differently. ⁠
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Eating beforehand, keeping hydrated, pacing yourself, and planning a gentle start the next morning all go a long way. It also helps to know exactly which drinks tend to derail you and which ones you tolerate better. ⁠
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And remember: you are never obliged to drink just because you’re at a drinks party. Having a simple, rehearsed response ready—“I’m pacing myself tonight” or “I’m not drinking just now, thanks”—can remove that awkward moment when someone thrusts a prosecco into your hand.⁠
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Find this tip, and our full blog post about staying sane this Christmas in the Women’s Health Hub on our website (along with lots of other useful info on women’s health):⁠
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💻️ clinic51.co.uk/womens-health-information-hub

11/12/2025

Even with some exciting new choices in HRT, the tried-and-tested options remain important:⁠
• Oestrogen through the skin (gel, spray, patch) with micronised progesterone⁠
• Hormone coil (great if you also need contraception or have heavy bleeding)⁠
• Combined patches⁠
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For most women starting HRT, these are still the first line. But if you’re struggling—particularly with bleeding, side effects, or tolerance—it’s great to have new alternatives like Slynd and Nalvee⁠
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Moving Beyond “Good” vs. “Bad” HRT..⁠
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One thing that it is important to stress: there’s no such thing as “good” HRT and “bad” HRT.⁠
• Natural doesn’t automatically mean better.⁠
• Synthetic doesn’t automatically mean harmful.⁠
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The best HRT is the one that works for you. ⁠
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What’s important is balancing benefits, risks, and side effects in a way that fits your individual needs.⁠
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To find out more or book an appointment to discuss your symptoms and treatment:⁠
👆🏼 Follow the link in bio ⁠
📞 Call us on 01798 667 151⁠
📨 Email info@clinic51.co.uk⁠
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To find out more or book an appointment:⁠
👆🏼 Follow the link in bio ⁠
📞 Call us on 01798 667 151⁠
📨 Email info@clinic51.co.uk

09/12/2025

If you’re a midlife or menopausal woman, Christmas can feel like a mixed bag of magic and mayhem....⁠
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Even if you genuinely love this time of year, the season has a habit of adding extra tabs to the mental browser: gifts, food, social events, family politics, sleep disruption, school concerts, house guests, and the constant expectation to be the calm, glowing centre of it all. ⁠
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Menopause doesn’t hit pause for Christmas, and sometimes even the most cheerful festive plans can feel overwhelming.⁠
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So here’s the start of our tips for a kinder, more realistic guide to actually feeling okay during Christmas, without needing superhuman levels of resilience.⁠
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Tip 1:⁠
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Accept That Christmas Isn’t All Joy, All the Time...⁠
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The most liberating thing you can do is acknowledge that Christmas is stressful, even when it’s happy, and even when you’re good at it. The pressure to feel constantly festive can be exhausting, especially when your hormones are already making mood, energy, and patience less predictable. You’re not failing if the chaos feels a bit too chaotic. You’re human, you’re midlife, and you’re carrying a lot. Allowing yourself to recognise that truth takes an enormous amount of pressure off.⁠
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Find this tip, and our full blog post about staying sane this Christmas in the Women’s Health Hub on our website (along with lots of other useful info on women’s health):⁠
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💻️ clinic51.co.uk/womens-health-information-hub⁠
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There’s still time to book an appointment with one of our doctors before Christmas, if menopause symptoms are leaving you feeling miserable this festive season.⁠
To find out more or book an appointment:⁠
👆🏼 Follow the link in bio ⁠
📞 Call us on 01798 667 151⁠
📨 Email info@clinic51.co.uk⁠
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04/12/2025

We feel very lucky to have some of these beautiful, newly-launched, resting mats to see and buy here at Black Barn - the brainchild of Sheena Skinner. ⁠
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Sheena noticed that, for sessions of deep rest such as soundbaths, breathwork, and meditation, participants were still trying to get comfortable on thin yoga mats with blankets. A ‘norrag’ is an afternoon rest in the Gaelic tradition, and so the Norrag was born! ⁠
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The Norrag rest mat blends scottish soul with Indian craftsmanship; slow made and sustainable, each mat is filled with natural kapok, which is a breathable, hypoallergenic fibre that offers gentle support while grounding the body. The handwoven cotton outer is soft, tactile and designed for longevity.⁠
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We are lucky to have a special discount for Clinic51 patients & visitors, so why not pop in and have a squeeze? A lovely Christmas gift for someone who loves their rest (who doesn’t?!)....

03/12/2025

After a many years with no innovation in HRT, we are finally seeing some new options available to women. ⁠
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Pharmaceutical companies are finally investing in developing newer HRT medications, specifically progesterones. ⁠
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Nalvee is brand new in the UK and licensed specifically for HRT.⁠
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It is very similar to micronised progesterone, which makes it one of the most “body-friendly” progestogens. It has already been used widely in combination HRT tablets like Femoston, so it isn’t an unknown drug—it’s just now available on its own.⁠
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Some benefits:⁠
o Low breast cancer risk, similar to micronised progesterone⁠
o Gentle on mood⁠
o Neutral for libido and skin (neither strongly anti-androgenic nor androgenic)⁠
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Some things to consider:⁠
o Only comes in one fixed dose (so less flexibility)⁠
o Licensed for cyclical use, but in practice, can also be used continuously (off-license)⁠
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What’s most important is that women have the medication that best suits their bodies, their symptoms, and their lifestyles - and that we are able to take the time to find the best combination for them. ⁠
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To find out more or book an appointment:⁠
👆🏼 Follow the link in bio ⁠
📞 Call us on 01798 667 151⁠
📨 Email info@clinic51.co.uk

01/12/2025

We’re trying not to mention the ‘C’ word, but since the decorations are going up at Black Barn this week, it must be nearly time...⁠
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We keep a few of our favourite gift items here at Black Barn - candles & bath salts from the lovely team at , beautiful robes & dohars from , and our own gorgeous aromatherapy rollerballs, formulated by .horneschoolofmassage. ⁠
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But we also offer Gift Vouchers, which can be for any amount, and offer the recipient money off a treatment, consultation, or wellness event. ⁠
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Drop in to Black Barn if this might be a good gift for someone special - or let us know and we can always post it out to you. ⁠
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28/11/2025

Next door at Mill Yard this coming THURSDAY 4th DECEMBER.

The chance to do a little Christmas shopping, courtesy of .

To round off your day - is hosting Winter Breathwork by Candlelight at Clinic51, too. Booking via the Events page on our website.

Pop up open to all!!

Address

Dye House Lane, Duncton
Petworth
GU280LF

Telephone

+441798667151

Website

http://www.clinic51.co.uk/

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