Menopause Clinic

We offer advice, support and treatment throughout the different stages of your menopause.

We understand that everyone is different and pride ourselves on using a personalised, professional and innovative approach to treatment tailored to your needs.

“The menopause can be a challenging time for many women, and the information and advice available can be overwhelming. I believe that with the right advice and support and an individualised approach, I can help women to navigate this phase of their life with increased confidence and relief of troublesome symptoms.” – Dr Dancy, Menopause Specialist.

Book Your Menopause Appointment

Pre-assessment with one of our specialist nurses, including your weight, height, blood pressure & BMI.
Followed immediately by a bespoke 45 minute consultation with Dr. Dancy.

£275

Dr Julia Dancy

Menopause Specialist

What is The Menopause?

The official definition for The Menopause: is the time when a woman stops having her periods for at least a year and can no longer get pregnant naturally. For most women, the menopause can occur between 45 -55 years of age. As women age, their ovaries produce less oestrogen and testosterone as ovulation becomes less regular. The declining levels of oestrogen cause menopausal symptoms, which can occur a few years before and sometimes after the actual menopause.

For some women, the menopause may occur prematurely, i.e. before the age of 40 (due to premature ovarian insufficiency) or may be brought about by a life event, surgery or other treatment.

Every woman will go through the menopause at some stage in her life. For some, the menopause is an easy transition, but the time leading up to and after menopause can be problematic for most women.

The menopause can be a difficult time for both women and their partners/families. The uncomfortable range of physical and emotional symptoms experienced during this time can be surprisingly debilitating, causing distress and anxiety and putting pressure on relationships.

Menopausal women often experience:

Tiredness
Hot flushes
Night sweats and sleeplessness
Vaginal dryness
Weight gain
Urinary tract infection
Headache and joint pain
Grogginess
Memory problems (Brain Fog)
Depression
Racing heart
Mood changes
Reduced libido
Reduced muscle mass, painful or stiff joints
Hair thinning or loss
Difficulty doing usual tasks
Anxiety

How we can help:

Every woman going through the menopause is different.

Some women are fortunate to have only mild symptoms and sail through the menopause easily. Other women may have severe symptoms, and this can negatively affect their mental and physical health. The majority of women will incur some discomfort. The menopause can be difficult, but there are ways to minimise symptoms, and our specialist menopause clinicians are here to help you feel like yourself again.

Depending on your medical history and symptoms, your clinician may recommend following:

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (oestrogen and/or progesterone in oral, patch, gel or implant formats). Administered correctly, replaces the hormones your body once produced.
The Coil provides progesterone to protect your womb from oestrogen, which causes the womb’s lining to thicken.
Localised creams, ointments, lubricants for vaginal dryness.
Lifestyle and dietary changes.
Different medication if HRT cannot or is preferred not to be taken.

How can we help?

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FAQ’s

What is Perimenopause?

Marks the early signs of the menopause when oestrogen levels start to decline.

What is Menopause?

Signifies no menstrual period for one year and ovaries ceasing egg production.

What does Postmenopausal mean?

May bring relief from hot flushes, but also increases health risks due to dropping oestrogen.

How do I know if I'm Perimenopausal or Menopausal?

It can be confusing to know if you are peri-menopausal (the time leading up to the menopause when oestrogen levels are declining). Throughout the body, there are oestrogen receptors, and when oestrogen levels decline, the impact can be widespread.

How Can I Manage my Menopause Symptoms?

Depending on your medical history and symptoms, your clinician may recommend following:

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (oestrogen and/or progesterone in oral, patch, gel or implant formats). Administered correctly, this replaces the hormones your body once produced.
The Mirena Coil provides progesterone to protect your womb from oestrogen, which causes the womb’s lining to thicken.
Progesterone tablets can be prescribed and are taken orally. It can also be given as vaginal pessaries or creams.
Localised creams, ointments, lubricants for vaginal dryness.
Lifestyle and dietary changes.
HRT for many women will alleviate most menopausal symptoms, but some may need extra testosterone to improve energy levels, libido, mood and body aches. This needs to be monitored carefully with frequent blood tests.
Different medication if HRT cannot or is preferred not to be taken.

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Please note as a practising NHS GP Dr Dancy is unable to see patients who are currently registered at Dr Adey and Dancy NHS practice, this is to avoid any professional conflict of interest. If you have any further questions regarding this please don’t hesitate to contact us.