Personalised assessment and treatment for perimenopause, menopause and post-menopausal symptoms, including tailored Hormone Replacement Therapy.
Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but can happen earlier. The years leading up to menopause, when symptoms begin while you are still having periods, are known as the perimenopause.
Symptoms vary widely between individuals and may include hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, mood changes, anxiety, low energy, joint aches, brain fog, vaginal dryness and changes in libido. They can persist for several years and have a significant impact on day-to-day life and work.
The NHS and NICE recommend that menopause symptoms are reviewed individually, with treatment options including lifestyle measures, cognitive behavioural therapy, vaginal oestrogen and systemic Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) where appropriate.
HRT can be highly effective for many women. The right preparation, dose and route depends on your symptoms, medical history and personal preferences, and is reviewed regularly.
If menopausal symptoms are affecting your quality of life, a specialist review can help you understand your options.
Sudden feelings of heat, flushing and sweating that disrupt sleep and daily activities.
Low mood, anxiety, irritability, poor sleep and difficulty concentrating linked to changing hormone levels.
Vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex and urinary urgency caused by reduced oestrogen.
Persistent fatigue, joint pain and changes in libido that often respond to targeted treatment.
Mr Connell offers individualised menopause consultations at KIMS Hospital, Benenden Hospital and his outreach clinics. Treatment is guided by NHS and NICE recommendations and tailored to your personal and family medical history.
Where HRT is appropriate, he discusses the full range of preparations, including transdermal (patch and gel) oestrogen, micronised progesterone, vaginal oestrogen and, where indicated, testosterone replacement. Follow-up is structured around what works best for you.
Treatment chosen with you based on symptoms, history and personal preference, with regular review.
Assessment of bleeding patterns, prolapse, urinary and sexual symptoms within one consultation.
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Book a consultation with Mr Connell to discuss your symptoms and explore a personalised treatment plan.