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Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: TheVicar on November 12, 2021, 01:35:51 PM

Title: Finding a private consultant
Post by: TheVicar on November 12, 2021, 01:35:51 PM
Hi, I'm based in South Wales. Recently prescribed HRT by my gynae consultant when I said I was just feeling rubbish. No bloods done, no detailed history. I think I'd rather go private to a Menopause and HRT specialist.

I've seen the BMS registrants on their site, but was just wondering if anyone on here can recommend anyone in particular, or what good practice should look like?
Thank you :)
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: CLKD on November 12, 2021, 02:19:05 PM
Gynaecologists often don't know much more than GPs seem to!

 :welcomemm:  we shouldn't have to pay but sometimes it is quicker as well as more likely 4 us to get proper advice.

Blood tests for hormone levels are reliably unreliable.  Some find that keeping a mood/food/symnptom diary of use. 
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: TheVicar on November 12, 2021, 10:18:53 PM
Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: jaypo on November 13, 2021, 01:41:45 PM
I don't know if Bath is too far for you but they are fabulous there,I've been a few times,not had a bad consultation yet,it's BMI Bath clinic,Claverton Down Road
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: Haydo on November 13, 2021, 03:33:56 PM
Jaypo - Is there anyone specifically that you would recommend at the Bath Clinic? 
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: jaypo on November 13, 2021, 03:39:11 PM
If I remember rightly it was a Mark Whittaker
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: Haydo on November 13, 2021, 03:43:07 PM
Thank you Jaypo. 
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: TheVicar on November 18, 2021, 04:10:42 PM
Thank you both! Good excuse for a trip to Bath!  ;D
Title: Re: Finding a private consultant
Post by: jaypo on November 18, 2021, 04:13:33 PM
 Beautiful place TheVicar, I love oldey worldly places