Menopause and PMS Clinics

Menopause Clinic (Thursday mornings)

Led by Mr Nick Panay and Ms Claudine Domoney

GP referrals via Choose and Book (Gynaecology—Menopause)

The clinic is supported by a strong team including a Menopause Nurse Specialist, registrars with special interest and a research fellow. We accept referrals for women who are having difficulty in finding the best regimen for their symptoms, side effects from their treatment or need specialist advice.

The clinic provides a holistic approach to the management of the menopause including: hormone replacement therapy (HRT), alternative & complimentary therapies and the management of long term health eg osteoporosis. Treatment and advice is individualised considering personal health risks and benefits. We will also see high risk women with a history of breast cancer, familial breast cancer or cardiovascular disease.

Premenstrual Syndrome and Premature Ovarian Failure Clinic (Thursday afternoons)

Led by Mr Panay

GP referrals via Choose and Book (Gynaecology—PMS and premature ovarian failure)

This clinic specifically benefits the younger women to meet their unique needs. A complimentary approach to PMS and POF is supported including the use of HRT. (HRT taken under the age of the natural is not associated with increased risks of breast cancer). Close links have been established with the fertility service for women also seeking fertility treatment.

All new patients are seen in the Thursday clinic within 2 weeks of referral. We may also refer on to other services if required:

• Those women on hormone implants are usually followed up in the specialist nurse clinic or where possible managed in the community
• Specialist care—Dieticians, clinical psychologist/psychosexual counsellor, physiotherapy, urogynaecology

Patient resources

Mr Panay and Ms Domoney work closely with:

DAISY Network
www.daisynetwork.org.uk

National Premenstrual Syndrome Society (NAPS)
www.pms.org.uk

Women's Health Concern
www.womenshealthconcern.org

Professional resources

British Menopause Society
www.the-bms.org

International Menopause Society
www.imsociety.org

Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists
www.rcog.org.uk

The Menopause & PMS service is proud to be achieving the new patient referral and 18 week pathway targets. As a team we are also happy to come to any GP surgery of group meetings to discuss our service or provide any additional educational support.

Please contact Claire Bellone, clinical nurse specialist at menopause.cw@nhs.net or 020 3315 8590 for further advice or information. We welcome GPs with a special interest to join our clinics.