The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Menopause
Everyone's experience of menopause is different. Talk to us about yours.
Your menopause can have started for any number of reasons, and the symptoms you experience can significantly vary from those experienced by your friends or family. That’s why talking to specialists can be the difference between a tailored treatment plan with individualised support and a frustrating appointment you leave not feeling heard.
At HCA UK, we’re here to listen to you. We want to work with you to help you manage your symptoms so you can continue to live your life the way you want, on your terms. So no matter what stage you’re at, or what symptoms you’re having, we can help.
What are the common symptoms of perimenopause or the menopause?
Although symptoms, and the severity of symptoms, can vary, women commonly report:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Hot flushes
- Brain fog
- Mood changes
- Night sweats
- Breast pain
- Hair loss
- Joint pain
- Intimate dryness
- Urinary frequency
These symptoms can be experienced months or years before your periods stop. This is called the perimenopause.
If you’re noticing one or more of these symptoms or you’re worried you might be perimenopausal or menopausal, call us today so we can help.
How can we help:
Speak to a women’s health GP
If you’re reaching out for the first time, or if you just want advice from an expert, many of our GPs have undertaken the training needed to be accredited by the British Menopause Society. You can speak about your symptoms and discuss the treatment options available in confidence, at your convenience.
Our menopause locations
Women’s Health Centre
27 Harley Street W1G 9QP London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.