Private Menopause Clinic in Derby

Hormone replacement therapy is the most effective treatment for menopause and perimenopause symptoms. At our Derby clinic, our doctors can prescribe the full range of HRT preparations, with recommendations based on your symptoms, health history and personal preferences.

HRT preparations available at our Derby menopause clinic include:

Oestrogen-only HRT: for women who have had a hysterectomy. Available as patches, gels, sprays and tablets.

Combined HRT (oestrogen and progestogen): for women who still have a uterus, protecting the womb lining. Available as patches, tablets and gel with a separate progestogen preparation.

Body-identical HRT: licensed preparations using hormones structurally identical to those the body produces naturally. Available at our Derby clinic for women who specifically request or prefer this approach.

Vaginal oestrogen: a localised treatment for vaginal dryness, discomfort and urinary symptoms, used on its own or alongside systemic HRT.

Testosterone: considered when low libido is a significant symptom attributable to hormonal change.

Prescriptions are issued electronically and immediately at the same appointment. You can start HRT at your first Derby consultation where it is clinically appropriate.

Perimenopause is the phase before menopause during which oestrogen and progesterone levels begin to fall and fluctuate. It commonly starts in the early to mid forties and can last several years, with symptoms that often appear long before periods become irregular or stop.

Many women in Derby experience perimenopause symptoms without recognising their hormonal cause. Anxiety, poor sleep and mood changes are frequently attributed to workplace stress or life circumstances. This means the underlying cause goes unaddressed, and symptoms can persist and worsen unnecessarily.

Common perimenopause symptoms our Derby doctors assess and treat include:

• Hot flushes and night sweats.
• Irregular periods, which may become heavier or lighter.
• Mood swings, irritability and low mood.
• Sleep disruption and persistent fatigue.
• Brain fog and difficulty concentrating.
• Reduced libido and vaginal dryness.
• Joint and muscle aches.
• Urinary urgency and recurrent infections.

You do not need to have stopped periods to seek assessment or begin treatment. HRT and other appropriate options can be started during perimenopause, and doing so early often produces significant symptom improvement.

A private consultation in Derby means you can begin this process promptly and without a referral.