Hormone and Metabolic Health
At Ph. my consultations are calm, unhurried and centred around you. I take the time to listen properly, understand what’s going on and explain things in plain language. Everything I do is grounded in up-to-date, evidence-based medicine, but the tone is relaxed and easy-going, no jargon, no judgement. We’ll go through your options together and agree a clear plan that feels realistic for you, rather than the rushed “tick-box” feeling of a standard 10-minute appointment.
P.S. Coffee is served 😋
P.P.S Matching trainers are not a pre-requisite for the appointment😄
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For perimenopause, menopause and wider hormone-related symptoms
Detailed history: cycles, symptoms, sleep, mood, libido, brain fog, weight, family history
Review of medicines, contraception, previous HRT and relevant medical conditions
Interpretation of existing blood tests and assessment of cardiovascular / breast / VTE risk
Discussion of options: HRT, testosterone (if appropriate), non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle approaches
Clear explanation of benefits, risks, uncertainties and what realistic improvement looks like
Check for contraindications and red-flag symptoms, with advice on when to seek urgent care
Personalised treatment and monitoring plan, with a summary that can be shared with your NHS GP
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Full weight, metabolic and medical history (including PCOS, diabetes, fatty liver, sleep apnoea etc.)
Exploration of eating patterns, emotional triggers, sleep, stress, hormones, activity and medications
Baseline checks: blood tests (where available / arranged), blood pressure and cardiometabolic risk
Assessment of safety and suitability for GLP-1 / GIP injectables and other weight-loss medicines
Discussion of medication pros/cons, side-effects, monitoring and what happens if you stop
Practical, sustainable plan for nutrition, movement and habits – not just “eat less, move more”
Follow-up and monitoring plan (weight, bloods, BP, side-effects), so you’re not left alone after prescribing
Safety-netting advice on red-flag symptoms and when to contact urgent or emergency services
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(e.g. type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart failure, CKD)
In-depth review of how your conditions affect daily life, symptoms and health goals
Structured medicines review: effectiveness, side effects, interactions, concordance and pill burden
Detailed review of recent blood results, blood pressure and home monitoring (e.g. glucose, BP logs)
Optimisation using current NICE and specialist guidelines, including newer evidence-based treatments
Deprescribing where safe to reduce unnecessary medication and simplify regimens
Clarifying individual targets for HbA1c, blood pressure, cholesterol and kidney function
Lifestyle and self-monitoring advice, including use of tools like CGM or BP logs where appropriate
Written plan and recommendations to share with your NHS GP / specialist, including when follow-up is due
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Comprehensive review of medical and family history, symptoms and current concerns
Discussion of energy, breathlessness, chest symptoms, palpitations, sleep, stress, mood, weight and hormonal health
Cardiometabolic assessment: blood pressure, heart rate and overall cardiovascular / diabetes risk
Review of existing blood tests; arranging additional tests where clinically appropriate, such as:
Full cholesterol profile
HbA1c and fasting glucose
Kidney and liver function
Thyroid and other hormone panels where indicated
Consideration of digital tools such as home BP monitoring, ECG devices or CGM where suitable
Integrated explanation of what’s reassuring, what’s borderline and what needs action
Clear, prioritised recommendations: lifestyle, medications, tests and referrals, including what should be done in NHS care vs privately
Safety-netting around red-flag cardiac or neurological symptoms and when to seek urgent assessment