The Women’s Health GP

The Women’s Health GP The Women’s Health GP is a private medical clinic based in the East Midlands with nationwide reach. Linked to the About A Woman podcast.

We provide expert, evidence based information and treatment individually tailored to each woman’s needs.

17/08/2026

The potential therapeutic benefits of progesterone are often overlooked. There are certainly many women who struggle with progesterone sensitivity or intolerance but there are equally many women who feel better with progesterone versus without it. Hopefully this is a helpful steer for those who have had a hysterectomy and are wondering about whether they could still benefit from replacing progesterone.

07/08/2026

Today I have completed an (almost) complete week of full clinics after going through what turned out to be one of the biggest tests of my own resilience.

I can honestly say there’s not a week that goes by when I don’t feel inspired by the lives and fortitude of other women. Whilst I will always sit comfortably with vulnerability and sadness as a pillar of support, I also encourage the importance of women feeling able to acknowledge their joys, successes and efforts in life, however big or small. Well this morning, I took a little moment to follow my own advice- recovering, rehabilitating and returning to the work which I love is a personal achievement for me 🙏🏻

I am now booked out until the second week in September but please don’t let that stop you reaching out if you’re in need of support 🤍 We will actively look to find space wherever possible and we do run a cancellations lists for those looking for earlier appointments ☺️

21/07/2026

Welcome to the brain fog zone 😶‍🌫️

Verbal memory difficulties, reduced attention span, difficulties with working memory challenges and slow processing are all well recognised features of reproductive hormone changes in perimenopause and menopause.

Oestrogen is implicated in the function of critical memory processing centres within the brain. From perimenopause onwards, women’s brains are literally undergoing a restructuring process which implicates the brain cells’ ability to connect with one another and to generate energy for core processing.

I would love to hear of your lived experience of cognitive changes in menopause 👇

30/06/2026

High dose oestrogen prescribing is often immediately associated with dosages which exceed the usual licensed dosage range. However, this doesn’t entirely align with the British Menopause Society guidelines. This is why I thought it would be helpful to provide some numbers and objectivity to an otherwise confusing area of menopause care.

The BMS defines the following as “high dose”:

Oestrogen patch 100mcg twice weekly
Oestrogel 4 pumps daily
Sandrena 2.5-3mg daily
Lenzetto 5-6 sprays daily
Oral oestrogen 3mg daily

If you are taking one of these dosages or higher, it should prompt a discussion with your health care professional regarding risk and benefit and progesterone dosage for those with a womb.

For everyone melting in the current conditions, he’s a few of my go to products for the summer months. My skin is drier ...
24/06/2026

For everyone melting in the current conditions, he’s a few of my go to products for the summer months. My skin is drier and more sensitive since entering my 40’s (as for many perimenopausal women) and so I’ve become increasingly more selective about what I’m putting on my skin, prioritising products which make my skin feel hydrated and well protected, as well as providing those summer feels…

1) Gatineau Golden Glow Tan
GATINEAU Thanks to Chloé Samwell-Smith for the tip off!

2) Bare by Vogue face tanning mist Bare by Vogue

3) Eucerin 50 factor oil control dry touch Eucerin

4) Fussy deodorant Fussy | Natural Deodorant

5) Kosas colour corrector Kosas

6) Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint by Charlotte Tilbury, MBE 🤍

7) Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray by Charlotte Tilbury, MBE

I must stress, women vary in terms of what products best suit their particular skin type but these are just some of my personal summer favourites.

19/06/2026

Cognitive decline with the passage of time is a fear we all share. But with dementia rates being significantly higher amongst women, the anxiety can be very real when you start becoming more forgetful, struggle to complete sentences and struggle to process information during menopause.

Here are some of the things I advise my patients to optimise brain health in menopause:

1) Diet- plant 🌱 based diversity with sufficient protein to support lean muscle mass and low in saturated fat and refined sugars.

2) Exercise- a mixture of aerobic and strength training 💪🏻
Exercise can be a great regulator of stress levels so it has primary and secondary effects where brain function is concerned.

3) High quality, well tailored HRT, which may include progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone for many women. We have reproductive hormone receptors in our brain which is a reflection of the functional role hormones play in terms of neurological health.

4) Mindfulness aimed at reducing “interference” or “clutter” within the brain. The memory functions best when it’s not trying to juggle multiple inputs at once! 🧘‍♀️

5) Brain challenges 🧠 - reading, crosswords, chess, learning a foreign language- the list goes on. When we don’t exercise the brain, connections weaken.

7) Optimisation of sleep 😴 . This is often benefitted by taking HRT but it’s not the whole picture. Sleep is a complex area of practice and our brains are highly receptive to habit. It is estimated that most adults require around 7 hours of sleep to maximise cognitive function.

8) Alcohol and smoking 🚬 cessation- setting aside the social roles these have had in people’s lives, many women use alcohol and/or smoking as a means of relaxing. Alcohol intake above the weekly recommended amount of 14 units can lead to shrinkage of certain memory centres within the brain.

8) Supplementation. I have put this in last deliberately. I am a big fan of certain supplements but they should be viewed as adjuncts, rather than stand alone treatments. Creatine and omega 3 as a minimum should certainly have a place at the table when we are talking about cognitive health but they shouldn

08/06/2026

This is a hard post. Some of the people I admire the most are fellow doctors, many of whom are uncommonly kind, empathetic and committed to their ongoing learning. Many of whom are also working in a system which is stretched to breaking point and their stress levels are unsustainably high.

But as a menopause specialist, I also think we need to be honest about the fact that we have a real problem in the UK. Medical students and doctors alike are inadequately trained in the menopause and are often wedded to old, debunked research.

Outdated notions of menopause being a natural thing which you just have to put up with still perpetuate amongst some members of the medical community.

Women come to my door too often demoralised, deflated and defeated by not just the system but the people within it. Being turned away by the very people who were meant to be there to help you is devastating when you’re at your lowest ebb.

I don’t claim to have all answers but I think that if we can start from a place of empathy and openness to change, that can surely only be a positive 🤍

18/04/2026

Hypervigilance, a low threshold for overwhelm, palpitations, anxiety, feeling out of control…. Some of the hallmarks of perimenopause for many women.

In perimenopause, you’re in the eye of the storm hormonally. The impact on your cortisol levels can lead to up-regulation of your sympathetic nervous system- the so called “fight and flight” response.

Tips for how to manage this:

1) Good quality HRT- generally speaking, oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone all have the potential for providing neurocalming effects

2) Prioritising sleep through hormonal adjustments and good sleep hygiene

3) Quality of diet- a high protein, low GI, plant diverse diet designed to nourish

4) Regular exercise, avoiding too much high intensity cardio which can increase cortisol levels; prioritising strength training 💪🏻

5) Opportunities for mindfulness and stillness 🧘‍♀️ Feeling present, breath work, gentle movement which connects mind and body

6) Selective supplementation to support the nervous system and aid cortisol re-balancing

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