Health in Menopause

Health in Menopause Our team of doctors provide specialist menopause advice to women in perimenopause, menopause, surgical menopause, early menopause and POI.

Each woman is an individual, her experience of the menopause is unique, but it needn’t be lonely. For many women symptoms start in the perimenopause and continue beyond the menopause. Hot flushes and night sweats are well known but less well known are the psychological effects of the menopause - low mood, anxiety, poor sleep, brain fog, loss of confidence etc. These can negatively impact quality o

f life, relationships and ability to work. Symptoms can last on average for 7-8 years but for some women they continue for decades. Throughout your appointment at Health in Menopause, our expert doctors will take time to listen and to explore how the menopause is affecting you. They will provide evidence-based advice and guidance regarding lifestyle measures to reduce your symptoms. As GPs, we are well qualified in providing holistic health care and have the experience to advise on the role of HRT in relieving the symptoms of the menopause and optimising your future health. With the correct advice, help and support this can be a positive phase of life. But if you’re struggling with symptoms and unsure what to do, book an appointment today. Don’t wait, it’s already been too long.

As our patients will already know, we have some bittersweet news to share. After 39 years as a doctor and six wonderful ...
24/08/2026

As our patients will already know, we have some bittersweet news to share. After 39 years as a doctor and six wonderful years building Health in Menopause, Dr Alice Duffy has decided that it’s time to retire, and our clinic will be closing its doors on 23rd October.

When Alice set up Health in Menopause in 2019, she wanted to create a space where women could talk about their menopause experiences and be truly heard, where they could feel validated, supported, and see a path forward. Watching that vision come to life through the incredible women who have walked through our doors has been the greatest honour.

We’re hugely reassured to know that Dr Sarah Ball will be continuing her care with patients as part of the team at Manchester Menopause Hive, and that Lindsey Lester is stepping into a wonderful next chapter supporting women through her work in the charitable sector.

To everyone who has been part of this community - whether as a patient, a follower, a supporter or a friend of the clinic - thank you.

Wondering what actually happens when you book a menopause consultation? ❓We think knowing what to expect makes the whole...
03/08/2026

Wondering what actually happens when you book a menopause consultation? ❓

We think knowing what to expect makes the whole thing feel less daunting, so we’ve broken it down into three simple stages, from the moment you book to your follow-up.

Swipe through and save this one for when you’re ready. If you have any questions or would like to book, our team is here to help - link in bio 🥰

Sarah Sullivan’s recent story in iNews is one we’ve seen before: a woman on HRT, on holiday, hit with a bill she didn’t ...
03/08/2026

Sarah Sullivan’s recent story in iNews is one we’ve seen before: a woman on HRT, on holiday, hit with a bill she didn’t see coming because she didn’t think to declare her medication 💊

“It honestly never occurred to me. Menopause isn’t an illness. Half the women I know are going through it.” Her words, but they could be any of ours.

The truth is that HRT is a prescription medication, and travel insurers treat it exactly like any other. Not declaring it, even for something completely unrelated, can be enough for a claim to be refused, sometimes at a cost of tens of thousands of pounds.

It’s a small admin task that could save you an enormous headache. Read our full guide on how to prepare your HRT before going on holiday 🧳

Our very own Lindsey Lester recently delivered a menopause talk at Paul Smith HQ.Menopause affects a huge proportion of ...
30/07/2026

Our very own Lindsey Lester recently delivered a menopause talk at Paul Smith HQ.

Menopause affects a huge proportion of the workforce, with 67% of women saying menopause symptoms have negatively affected their work, and the difference a well-informed, supportive workplace can make is enormous. From symptom awareness to line manager training, small changes can help retain and support brilliant women through and beyond.

If you’d like to bring a menopause session, workshop or ongoing support offering into your workplace, our corporate offering is designed to fit around your team 💼

Get in touch or learn more on our website 💻

If you remember exactly where you were when this interview aired, and lately you’re feeling less like yourself and more ...
27/07/2026

If you remember exactly where you were when this interview aired, and lately you’re feeling less like yourself and more like this lady pictured… it might be time to have a proper conversation about what’s actually going on.

For a lot of women, that shift in mood isn’t just “getting older” - it’s hormonal. And it’s something we can help with 🥰

If you’d like to book a menopause consultation to talk it through with one of our specialist clinicians, the link is in our bio.

Panic attacks in perimenopause and menopause can feel completely overwhelming, but there are simple techniques that can ...
27/07/2026

Panic attacks in perimenopause and menopause can feel completely overwhelming, but there are simple techniques that can help in the moment.

Swipe through for four ways to steady yourself when it happens 🧠.

If you need support with your mental health during menopause, please reach out to us here at Health in Menopause or your regular GP.

20/07/2026

You asked - and she’s delivered 🍫🥜 Lindsey is showing us exactly how she makes her Chocolate Date Bars.

Some of you might remember these little homemade snacks from her “What I Eat in a Day” post, and so many of you asked for the recipe. So here it is - a step-by-step to recreate them at home.

All-natural ingredients, and utterly delicious 🤤

13/07/2026

Today Dr Alice Duffy is taking us on her walk and sharing why something as simple as getting outside on foot can be one of the most powerful things you do for your body and mind in perimenopause and menopause 🌿🚶‍♀️

Along the way, she checks in on nature - the swans and their cygnets 🦢, and the birdsong overhead. Birds only sing when there’s no threat nearby, so when you can hear them, it’s a quiet little signal to your nervous system that everything is okay🎶

And the benefits go further than the mental reset. Walking lifts mood, supports bone health (which becomes increasingly important as oestrogen drops), and protects cardiovascular health. At a brisk enough pace, it nudges you into Zone 2 - the heart rate range linked to better metabolic health, energy and recovery 🫀

And all you need is your shoes! 👟

29/06/2026

After a few days at the BMS Annual Conference 2026, full of brilliant talks, new research and catching up with fellow menopause specialists from across the UK, we’ve come back with plenty to share 📝

A few of the key themes from this year’s conference:

🥵 Menopause care has moved well beyond just hot flushes. The focus is increasingly on protecting the brain, heart, bones, and metabolic and urogenital health across midlife - not just treating symptoms as they arise. Sessions from rheumatology and kidney specialists also reinforced how interconnected midlife health really is.

🩺 Personalised HRT is the future. The conversation continues to evolve around oestrogen, progestogens, testosterone and newer treatments such as neurokinin 3 receptor antagonists, alongside practical guidance on managing tricky issues like unscheduled bleeding.

👟 Lifestyle and medication work hand in hand. Sessions explored sleep, cognitive behavioural therapy, weight management and mental wellbeing as essential partners alongside HRT - not afterthoughts.

And outside the lecture theatre? The highlights were our early morning runs to set us up for a full day of learning, and catching up with old and new friends - all collectively committed to giving women the very best care 🥰 we’re looking forward to next year already!

22/06/2026

HRT on holiday (or, you know, a UK heatwave) ☀️✈️

If you’re heading off on holiday this summer, or just trying to keep your HRT working properly during the heatwave we’re having this week, Dr Alice Duffy has you covered.

She shares her tips on travelling with HRT (hand luggage, prescriptions, storage), applying gels and patches when it’s hot and without suncream affecting absorption, and generally keeping your treatment effective when temperatures climb.

A few small adjustments make all the difference, whether you’re sunbathing in Spain or sitting in your garden! 🌴

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