Private Menopause Clinics: Tailored Hormone Therapy and Support in the UK

Menopause is a natural life stage — but for many women, it brings a range of symptoms that can significantly affect daily life. 🌡️ While NHS services offer support, limited appointment times, strict prescribing guidelines, and long waits for specialist care are leading more women to choose private menopause clinics.

In this guide, we explore why private menopause care is growing in popularity in the UK, what personalised treatments are available, and how early support can transform wellbeing.

🔍 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause

Menopause marks the end of a woman's reproductive years, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. Perimenopause — the years leading up to menopause — can cause fluctuating hormones and unpredictable symptoms.

Common symptoms include:

• Hot flushes and night sweats 🔥

• Sleep disturbances 💤

• Mood swings, anxiety, and low mood 😟

• Memory lapses and "brain fog" 🧠

• Weight gain and slower metabolism ⚖️

• Vaginal dryness and discomfort

• Reduced libido

Without timely support, these symptoms can severely impact personal, professional, and social life.

🏥 Why More Women Are Choosing Private Menopause Clinics

While NHS GPs are often the first point of contact, they may not always have specialised menopause training. Access to NHS menopause specialists can involve months of waiting — leaving many women frustrated and unsupported.

Private menopause clinics offer:

• Rapid access to specialist care — appointments often available within a week 📅

• Longer consultations (typically 30–60 minutes) to fully discuss symptoms and history

• Personalised hormone therapy based on detailed blood testing 🧪

• Access to the full range of HRT options, including newer, body-identical hormones

• Holistic support, including nutrition, mental wellbeing, and bone health advice 🦴

Choosing private care means your experience and symptoms are taken seriously, and your treatment is tailored specifically to you.

🧪 What Happens During a Private Menopause Consultation?

A private menopause consultation typically includes:

1. Comprehensive Symptom Review

You’ll have time to discuss the full range of symptoms you're experiencing — not just the ones that are most obvious.

2. Medical and Family History Assessment

Understanding family risk factors (e.g., breast cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis) helps shape your care plan.

3. Hormone Blood Tests

Although menopause is a clinical diagnosis, hormone testing (FSH, oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone) can help:

• Confirm hormonal imbalances

• Rule out thyroid issues (which mimic menopause symptoms)

• Guide personalised treatment choices

4. Lifestyle and Wellbeing Advice

Your clinician may discuss:

• Nutrition to support bone and heart health 🍎

• Exercise and weight management 🏋️‍♀️

• Stress management and mindfulness techniques

• Sleep hygiene strategies 🌙

5. Bespoke Treatment Plan

Based on your symptoms and results, you’ll receive a tailored plan which may include:

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 💊

• Non-hormonal treatment options (e.g., antidepressants, supplements)

• Specialist referrals if needed (e.g., bone density scanning)

💊 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Options Available Privately

Private clinics offer access to a broader range of HRT options, including:

🌿 Body-Identical Hormones

Derived from plant sources, body-identical hormones (such as oestradiol and micronised progesterone) closely match the hormones produced naturally in the body.

Advantages include:

• Lower clotting risk compared to synthetic HRT

• Better tolerability for many women

• Natural metabolism pathways

💉 Transdermal Patches and Gels

Skin-applied HRT forms reduce risk of blood clots compared to oral tablets and allow flexible dosing.

🧬 Testosterone Therapy

Low testosterone levels can affect libido, energy, and mood. Carefully monitored testosterone supplementation can be life-changing for some women — an option often overlooked in standard care.

📈 The Benefits of Early Menopause Support

Seeking early help at the start of perimenopause or menopause can:

• Reduce the severity of symptoms

• Protect heart health 🫀

• Preserve bone density 🦴

• Improve mental wellbeing and quality of life

• Prevent long-term complications linked to oestrogen loss

Proactive management leads to better outcomes, improved career performance, stronger relationships, and overall life satisfaction. 🌟

💷 How Much Does Private Menopause Care Cost in the UK?

Private menopause consultations typically cost:

• £150–£350 for an initial specialist consultation

• £50–£150 for follow-up reviews

• £100–£250 for blood hormone testing (if required)

Many private clinics, including Ready Health, offer package options to make ongoing care more affordable.

🌸 Why Choose Ready Health for Private Menopause Care?

At Ready Health, we believe every woman deserves individualised, expert menopause support.
We offer:

• Fast appointments with menopause-trained clinicians 📅

• Comprehensive consultations and detailed symptom mapping

• Personalised HRT planning, including access to body-identical options

• Support for lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, and mental health

• Ongoing care and easy access to follow-up reviews

Empower your next chapter with confidence.
Book your private menopause consultation with Ready Health today and take charge of your health and wellbeing. 🌸