This appointment is an initial consultation for people experiencing menopause or perimenopause symptoms. It gives you time to talk through your symptoms, medical history, and concerns, and to explore management options, including whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be suitable.

HRT may be discussed and prescribed if appropriate, but this will depend on your individual symptoms and medical history. Some people may need further information or follow-up before starting treatment.

If you are already using HRT, a Menopause Management / HRT Review appointment may be more appropriate.

This appointment is a follow-up consultation for people who are already using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or who have previously had an initial menopause discussion. It focuses on reviewing symptoms, current treatment, and how well your management plan is working.

Yes, where appropriate. The clinician may adjust your dose, change the type of HRT, or discuss alternative management options depending on your symptoms and medical history.

In most cases, no tests are needed beforehand. If any investigations are required, the clinician will discuss this with you during or after your appointment.

A smear test, also known as cervical screening, checks the health of the cervix. It looks for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause changes to cervical cells. Finding changes early helps prevent cervical cancer.

Smear tests are available for patients who are eligible for routine cervical screening or who are overdue for their test. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, you can contact your usual GP practice who can check your record and advise.

Results are usually sent to you by post within a few weeks, and to your registered GP practice. You will be informed if any follow-up is needed.

This clinic provides appointments for people experiencing symptoms related to the pelvic floor or prolapse. It gives you time to discuss your symptoms, understand possible causes, and explore treatment or management options with a trained clinician.

This appointment is suitable for anyone experiencing pelvic floor problems, such as bladder or bowel issues, heaviness, or prolapse symptoms. You do not need a formal diagnosis to attend.

Yes, all of our appointments in the Women’s Health Hub are with Female clinicians.

This clinic provides appointments for people who are trying to conceive or have concerns about their fertility. It offers an opportunity to discuss your medical history, explore potential causes, and consider next steps with a trained clinician.

This clinic is primarily for initial advice and assessment. If you are already under specialist fertility treatment, your current provider may continue to oversee your care.

It can be helpful to bring information about your menstrual cycles, previous pregnancies, medical history, and any lifestyle factors you think may be relevant.

This clinic provides appointments for or anyone experiencing changes or difficulties with their menstrual cycle, including pain, heavy bleeding, irregular periods, or other related concerns. The appointment offers time to discuss symptoms, explore possible causes, and review management or treatment options with a trained clinician.

Tests may be recommended if necessary to understand the cause of your symptoms, but these will be discussed and explained by the clinician during your appointment.

You should contact a healthcare professional urgently if you experience very heavy bleeding (soaking through pads or tampons quickly), severe pain that doesn’t improve with medication, or sudden changes in your cycle.

If you need a coil fitting or a replacement:

Once you submit your referral, you will be added to our waiting list. You will then receive a text with a link to book a telephone counselling appointment with a trained nurse. During this call, the nurse will explain the procedure, answer your questions, and provide guidance to help you make an informed decision. If you decide to go ahead, the nurse will schedule your in-person coil insertion or replacement.

If you need a coil removing (no replacement):

Once you submit your request for a coil removal, you will be added to our waiting list and contacted by phone to book your appointment.

Waiting times can vary, but we aim to manage all referrals as promptly as possible. At present, the wait for an appointment may be up to one month, and we appreciate your patience.

For new fittings and replacements, the pre-appointment telephone assesment takes 15 minutes.

For new coil fittings, replacements and removals the appointment is 30 minutes.

The contraceptive implant is a small plastic rod, around 4 cm long, that a doctor or nurse puts under the skin of your arm. It prevents pregnancy by releasing the hormone progestogen. This stops the ovaries releasing an egg each month. The implant works for 3 years before it needs to be replaced. An implant is over 99% effective if it’s replaced every 3 years.

A trained healthcare professional inserts the implant under the skin of your upper arm using a local anaesthetic. Removal is also done by a healthcare professional and usually takes just a few minutes.

An implant replacement takes 30 minutes. For a new implant fitting or a removal of an implant the appointment takes 15 minutes.