Hello,
I've been using HRT since April (I'm 40, been in peri since 38). So far I'm not feeling completely confident in the two GPs I have seen. I have a HRT review next week with a different GP who I used to see regarding contraception and reproductive health issues a number of years ago. I'm hoping she may be a bit more helpful. If not, I'm going to ask if she will refer me to a Menopause Clinic. I've had a look on the BMS website and have found a few female-led NHS clinics in the North West:
Liverpool Women's Hospital (Dr Paula Briggs and Dr Cara Williams)
Stepping Hill Hospital (Dr Sujata Gupta)
Deeside Comminity Hospital (Mrs Kalpana Upadhyay and Mrs Geeta Kumar)
There used to be a clinic in Stockport led by Dr Manju Navani, but from my googling it looks like she now runs a private clinic only.
Has anyone attended any of these clinics and would recommend them?
I am a little concerend that I could be on a waiting list for up to a year, and was wondering whether to dip into my savings and go to a private clinic to speed up the process? If anyone has any recommendations for a consultant/clinic in the area (NHS or private) it would be greatly appreciated! I would prefer to see a female Doctor if possible (I struggle to talk to male doctors about my reproductive and mental health).
Thank you!