The Women’s Health GP

The Women’s Health GP The Women’s Health GP is a private medical clinic based in the East Midlands with nationwide reach. Linked to the About A Woman podcast.

We provide expert, evidence based information and treatment individually tailored to each woman’s needs.

18/04/2026

Hypervigilance, a low threshold for overwhelm, palpitations, anxiety, feeling out of control…. Some of the hallmarks of perimenopause for many women.

In perimenopause, you’re in the eye of the storm hormonally. The impact on your cortisol levels can lead to up-regulation of your sympathetic nervous system- the so called “fight and flight” response.

Tips for how to manage this:

1) Good quality HRT- generally speaking, oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone all have the potential for providing neurocalming effects

2) Prioritising sleep through hormonal adjustments and good sleep hygiene

3) Quality of diet- a high protein, low GI, plant diverse diet designed to nourish

4) Regular exercise, avoiding too much high intensity cardio which can increase cortisol levels; prioritising strength training 💪🏻

5) Opportunities for mindfulness and stillness 🧘‍♀️ Feeling present, breath work, gentle movement which connects mind and body

6) Selective supplementation to support the nervous system and aid cortisol re-balancing

We have exciting news to share- we have recently launched our ADHD Assessment and Management service! ✨ We wanted to off...
24/03/2026

We have exciting news to share- we have recently launched our ADHD Assessment and Management service! ✨

We wanted to offer something that goes beyond simply acknowledging that menopause can feel especially tough for some women with undiagnosed ADHD. We wanted to offer the option of something more constructive and integrative.

So, we took some time out to learn and really dive deep into what is happening to women with ADHD in menopause.

We created an assessment and treatment process which fully reflects the nuances of ADHD in women and the power of hormones.

See our website link in the bio 👉🏻

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍

I LOVE working out of our flagship clinic near Stamford but I also really value the time I spend in Market Harborough on...
26/02/2026

I LOVE working out of our flagship clinic near Stamford but I also really value the time I spend in Market Harborough on a Thursday. It’s wonderful to be able to extend our services to the women in this area through our weekly satellite clinic at RPM.

If you’re needing hormone support or have other women’s health concerns, we are here to help.

British Menopause Society Accredited Specialist ✅
Highly experienced doctor ✅
Diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology ✅
Specialist accreditations in medical weight management & ADHD ✅

Check out the bio for website details

10/02/2026

Can you give testosterone on its own, without oestrogen and progesterone? So, in women who are post-menopausal, because they are in a state of oestrogen deficiency, testosterone replacement without oestrogen, will likely lead to aromatisation of testosterone in which some of that testosterone is converted into oestrogen.

Aromatisation has obvious implications for the efficacy of the testosterone treatment, ie you may not gain the same symptomatic benefits from it as you otherwise would do.

Aromatisation is less of an issue for perimenopausal as they are still maintaining some endogenous output of oestrogen from the ovaries.

It’s also worth noting with if you replace testosterone alone, you aren’t benefitting from the health promotional benefits specific to oestrogen therapy in menopause.

So in short, it’s a decision to be taken holistically and individually, bearing in mind all of these factors.

04/02/2026

This is really common feedback from HRT patch users. My general rule of thumb is if the skin isn’t itchy or sore, it’s generally ok but it’s worth rotating around the spot where you’re applying your patches, exploring the different patch brands and avoiding the skin getting excessively hot or sweaty.

I am a big Estradot fan as the patch covers a much smaller surface area but this is trickier to come by at present and every woman is different so there’s no one patch to suit all!

14/01/2026

Life is tough at the moment for a lot of women out there. If you have huge achievements/milestones to shout about, that’s great but equally, if you don’t feel like that’s you right now and you’re not really sure what the year ahead represents for you, that’s perfectly ok too. Sometimes just managing the day to day and spinning the plates IS the big achievement and it’s enough. You’re enough.

06/01/2026

Diet and exercise are so often ignored when weight loss injections enter the equation. Partly because appetite is reduced/side effects can make eating feel like a chore and partly because it can feel like a relief to escape the mental and emotional pressure of giving thought to food and exercise.

But actually drilling down on diet and exercise is exactly what’s needed whilst on treatment. Making positive choices about how you choose to nourish your body and how you go about conditioning yourself physically gives you the best chance of achieving the strongest outcomes from treatment both in the short and long term, whilst minimising the risks of muscle and bone density loss.

This is one of the ways in which medical supervision comes in to its own. Weight management is about a much bigger picture of holistic health than just a number on a set of scales.

14/12/2025

Finding a form of exercise that suits you and your body is key to it becoming a non-negotiable part of your weekly routine. Whilst from a medical perspective we value the positive impacts on cardiovascular health, your metabolic profile and musculoskeletal system, we sometimes neglect to mention the benefits for emotional wellbeing. And experiencing the joy of moving your body in a way that feels accessible and meaningful for you is one of the most therapeutic acts of self care.

10/12/2025

Timing of menopause is not a straightforward, predictable outcome for most women. Patients often ask if they will go through menopause at the same time as Mum and the reality is that this is not a reliable assumption due to the interplay between genetic and environmental factors.

Ultimately, we are all born with a fixed number of ovarian follicles as our starting point but rate of decline in that number can vary. When the follicle reserve is exhausted, your periods will stop and the ovarian hormonal output will collapse. This, of course, excludes a situation in which a woman goes through a medically or surgically induced menopause.

Is it possible to be menopausal in your thirties or early forties? Absolutely! Remember that perimenopause is a long journey for many women and often onsets years before the periods stop. There are also those who experience a premature menopause and there is no specific lower limit age wise for this.

*prematureovarianinsufficiency

Thrilled to have been recognised for this. Thank you Patient satisfaction is everything- it makes all the hard work beh...
02/12/2025

Thrilled to have been recognised for this. Thank you

Patient satisfaction is everything- it makes all the hard work behind the scenes so worth it! Women are, in my experience, masters of plate spinning and putting others first- it’s wonderful to be able to allow a woman the time, space and warmth to feel like the priority, to reconnect with their own needs and to create a path to a better place of health and quality of life ❤️

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