There are some women for whom HRT is unsuitable, e.g. women who have had oestrogen dependent cancer such as breast cancer, and some types of gynaecological cancers.
Medications which can be helpful for treating menopausal symptoms and which do not involve HRT include some antidepressant medications, e.g. Venlafaxine, Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram or Citalopram.
Other medications such as Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Clonidine and Oxybutynin can also be used.
The answers to the questions we get asked most commonly can be found on our FAQ page and this is often a good starting point.
57 Crown Street
Brentwood
CM14 4BD
Telephone: 01277 201 001
Accessibility:
We have protected parking for disabled patients, and a wheelchair ramp available to access the clinic. Our two ground-floor consulting rooms are wheelchair-accessible, and we have a ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible toilet. Our three, first-floor consulting rooms are accessed by a single flight of stairs, please advise at the time of booking of any accessibility requirements so we can book your appointment in the best location.
Please call us on 01277 201001
Dr Alice Scott is a General Practitioner who holds the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. She is recognised as a Menopause Specialist by the British Menopause Society and is very experienced in treating menopausal issues.