Menopause
Hot flushes, broken sleep, brain fog and mood changes — what's happening, why, and how we can help you feel like yourself again.
Menopause is the natural point when your periods stop for good, as your ovaries make less oestrogen — and the years of changing hormones leading up to it are called perimenopause.
It's a normal life stage, not an illness — but the symptoms can be very real and disruptive. The good news: there's a lot that can be done to help, and most women feel much better with the right support.
Symptoms of menopause.
They often start in perimenopause, years before your periods stop — and can come and go.
Why it happens.
Menopause is a natural part of getting older, but the timing and how it feels vary from woman to woman. Several things can play a part.
Don't wait for it to settle.
Early assessment helps you get the right treatment sooner. See a specialist if:
Diagnosed from your symptoms and your story.
For most women over 45, the menopause is diagnosed clinically — from your symptoms and the pattern of your periods, rather than a blood test. Dr Hina Parvez takes a full history, listens to what's troubling you most, and arranges any tests only where they're genuinely helpful, such as when symptoms start early or the picture is unclear.
How menopause is treated.
We start with what fits your symptoms, your health and your preferences — and review how you're getting on.
A 50-minute appointment with Dr Hina Parvez to review your symptoms and history and agree a personalised plan — including a letter and any prescription.
Where it's right for you, hormone replacement therapy and other approaches are discussed and tailored — with lifestyle advice alongside.
Seen in days — not months on a list.
A named specialist, not a junior — all the way through.
Every price published and confirmed in writing.
Seen privately, without the wait.
We bill major UK insurers directly.
How is the menopause diagnosed? +
For most women over 45 it's diagnosed from your symptoms and the pattern of your periods, not a blood test. Tests are arranged only where they genuinely help, such as when symptoms start early.
Is HRT right for me? +
It depends on your symptoms, health history and preferences. Dr Hina Parvez discusses the options with you, explains the benefits and risks, and tailors any treatment to you — HRT isn't the only approach.
Can I be seen online? +
Yes. Dr Hina Parvez offers menopause consultations online across the UK as well as in person, so you can be seen wherever suits you.
What does a consultation cost? +
A menopause consultation is £300 for 50 minutes and includes a letter and any prescription. Any prescription or further fees are confirmed with you individually.
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