The term 'menopause' signifies the phase of life for women during which the ovaries stop producing eggs and hormones and results in symptoms associated with the lack of hormones. Every woman experiences the menopause at some point in her life, with the average age in the UK being 52.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical and emotional symptoms that many people experience in the days leading up to menstruation. These symptoms typically occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, which begins after ovulation and ends when menstruation starts. While the exact cause of PMS is not fully understood, hormonal fluctuations, particularly changes in oestrrogen and progesterone levels, are believed to play a significant role.
Period problems, also known as menstrual irregularities, encompass a range of issues that can affect the menstrual cycle. These problems can manifest in various ways, including changes in the frequency, duration, or intensity of menstrual bleeding, as well as the presence of other symptoms such as pain or discomfort.
The symptoms can be divided into psychological symptoms and physical symptoms.
Psychological symptoms include (but are not limited to) depression, ‘brain fog’, anxiety, and an inability to think in a rational fashion, whilst physical symptoms include palpitations, night sweats, lethargy, muscle pain, joint ache, muscle ache, bladder issues, vaginal dryness, and issues with lack of or altered libido.
Symptoms of PMS can vary widely and may include bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, fatigue, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and depression. The severity and duration of symptoms can vary from person to person and from cycle to cycle.
Common period problems include irregular periods, heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), light or scanty periods, painful periods (dysmenorrhea), absent periods (amenorrhea). Other less common period problems include intermenstrual bleeding (bleeding between periods), spotting, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which involves a combination of physical and emotional symptoms before menstruation. Period problems can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, underlying medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or thyroid disorders, stress, excessive exercise, significant weight changes, and certain medications or contraceptives.
All treatment options at MyPace for our Women's Health Services are non-surgical.
Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate many symptoms. It works by replacing the hormones that deplete during the perimenopause and menopause.
Talking therapies, medication in the form of patches, tablets (including mood altering medication)
Medical treatments for period problems. There are also lifestyle changes that can be made to help alleviate symptoms.
Our assessment involves an evaluation of your medical history, symptoms, and any relevant factors contributing to your health. There will be an opportunity to discuss medication options depending on the diagnosis.
Scroll down to our booking section and select the appropriate assessment type and take the first step toward understanding and managing your symptoms effectively.
£250.00
On the day of your assessment please ensure you are in a private space with a strong network. Our clinicians will not proceed with the assessment if they are not satisfied with the surroundings. For example, you cannot be in your vehicle. You will be asked to present your ID at the beginning of the session.
There is no cost for this stage as it is included in your initial assessment fee.
We will write to your GP to recommend the prescribing of medication with your GP.
If your GP is unwilling to prescribe you the medication we have recommended following your assessment you can inform us and if our clinicians are satisfied we can prescribe your medication privately.
We will write to your GP to recommend the prescribing of medication with your GP.
If your GP is unwilling to prescribe you the medication we have recommended following your assessment you can inform us and if our clinicians are satisfied we can prescribe your medication privately.
£40.00 - private prescription fee
This does not include the cost of your medication.
A First Follow-Up will take place a month after you've commenced medication to
What's included?
£250.00
Shared care patients: we will write to your GP and inform them of non-attendance. This will likely result in the termination of your share care agreement.
Non-shared care patients: we will stop prescribing you with medication until you have fulfilled your obligation of booking and attending the six month review.
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