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Welcome to the Bristol-Myers Squibb Menopause Support Service

Delivered by My Menopause Centre.

We are delighted to be the Menopause Support Service partner of Bristol-Myers Squibb. The doctors in our clinic are here to help you take control of your menopause symptoms. We support all stages of the menopause transition (perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause), including surgical and medical menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).

What’s included for Bristol-Myers Squibb staff:

Initial appointment
  • 45-min video consultation with a doctor who is a menopause expert, by video
  • Expert evidence-based advice and personalised care
  • Personalised, holistic treatment plan. If you are issued with a prescription, you can ask your NHS GP to convert this into an NHS prescription, or you can have it issued via our private pharmacy partner. The cost of any medicines or blood tests is not covered by Bristol-Myers Squibb and will need to be funded by you.
Follow up appointment
  • Usually takes place 3 months after your initial consultation and lasts 25-minutes
Whatʼs included for family members of Bristol-Myers Squibb staff:
  • You will receive the initial appointment at the reduced rate of £260 (instead of the £290 we normally charge)
What’s not included:
  • The cost of any medicines, blood tests, or any other services
  • Any further appointments after the initial and first follow up appointment
  • Contingency workers are not eligible for the paid service
Dr Clare Spencer

Take the Menopause Questionnaire

Our Menopause Questionnaire will help you work out if, and where, you are on your menopause transition, and takes about four minutes to complete.

How it works

Our consultation process is designed to provide you with a personalised, holistic menopause treatment plan, and the ongoing care and support that will help you take control of your menopause symptoms. Our typical patient journey is outlined below and, as youʼll see, weʼre with you every step of the way.

Click the video below to hear Dr Clare talk you through a typical appointment experience.

Pricing made simple

Our pricing is very transparent so there are no surprises.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is covering the cost of one initial and one follow up appointment. If your treatment plan recommends a prescription, you can either take it to your NHS GP and ask for it to be converted to an NHS prescription, or you can order the prescription via our online, private pharmacy partner and pay for the products yourself.

Find out everything you need to know about pricing for further follow up appointments, prescriptions, HRT and blood tests below.

Prescriptions
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Repeat prescription between consultations

£35
The fee for a repeat prescription between consultations is £35. There are no (repeat) prescription fees where the prescription is issued as part of a consultation. Please note that the cost of any medicines is not included in the prescription fee. To order a repeat prescription call us on 0333 444 1067, we’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or email us any time at clinic@mymenopausecentre.com. Close
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HRT
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Costs for HRT vary dependent on the type of medication prescribed and dosage

POA
Costs for a month’s supply of HRT will vary depending on the type of medication prescribed and the dosage. For most types of HRT, the range is around £10 to £35 a month. We appreciate that the range is wide, but it depends on the medication prescribed and the current cost at the pharmacy – which can vary according to supply. Testosterone costs around £80 for a 50g tube of Androfemme cream that lasts three to four months. A dispensing fee of £35 will be charged for a repeat prescription between appointments (the charge is included in the appointment fee if the prescription is made as part of the consultation). Your prescription will cover a supply of three months. Close
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Blood tests
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Blood test prices are retail prices that are available on the Medichecks website.

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Menopause consultation pricing
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Follow-up Consultation

£170
The second consultation usually takes place three months after the initial consultation and lasts for 25 minutes – but you can book in before this if you prefer. We will check in on your progress and how you’re responding to your treatment plan. We can make any adjustments we think are necessary and discuss any additional tests that might be required. Further consultations can be booked as required, and if you feel you need more time with the doctor then please book a 45-minute consultation. If it’s 2 years or more since you’ve been seen by one of the doctors in our clinic, you’ll need to book a 45-minute consultation so that our doctors have enough time to assess any changes in your health or circumstances. Close
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Pay in 3 instalments

Now it’s even easier to book and pay for your appointments. We’ve teamed up with PayPal allowing you to pay in 3 interest free manageable instalments.

  • Check out with PayPal
  • Choose “Pay in 3” and complete your purchase.
  • Make the first payment now, the rest in two payments every month on the same date.

Pay in 3 eligibility is subject to status and approval. UK residents only. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score. See product terms for more details.

Talk to a doctor who is a menopause expert

All of the doctors in our online clinic are highly experienced menopause experts who will help you take control of your menopause symptoms.
Dr Clare Spencer
MA MB BChir (Cantab) DM MRCOG MRCGP
Registered menopause specialist, GP and co-founder

Dr Clare is a registered menopause specialist and an NHS GP. She qualified from Cambridge University and holds Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She initially trained in obstetrics and gynaecology where she gained a Doctor of Medicine for research in fetomaternal medicine. She is also a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS) Medical Advisory Committee and a BMS menopause trainer.

As well as her role as Clinical Director at My Menopause Centre, she runs an NHS menopause service and is a GP partner in a practice in Leeds.

Dr Spencer is involved in educating GPs about the menopause transition through talks, lectures and seminars and has written menopause training modules and pathways for doctors.net, the Primary Care Women’s Health forum publication, Her Life Her Health, and the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.

While working as a GP she noticed a need for increased awareness and understanding of the menopause transition amongst her patients. She could see how their menopause symptoms were having a detrimental impact on all aspects of their lives and decided to qualify as a Menopause GP. Through her clinical work and being co-founder of My Menopause Centre, Clare is passionate about educating, empowering and supporting all women through all stages of their menopause transition.

Meet Dr Clare by watching the video below.

Dr Tonye Wokoma
MBBS FRCOG MFSRH

“Menopause transition is a journey, and my role is to walk alongside the woman, supporting her through it. I am delighted to be working with My Menopause Centre to be able to support women through their menopause journey. I’ve been a BMS (British Menopause Society) menopause specialist for nearly 10 years. Everyone woman has a different menopause story to tell and it’s so important to identify everyone’s individual needs. Best outcomes are obtained with a positive mindset, healthy lifestyle – nutrition and exercise and appropriate hormone therapy.”
Dr Tonye Wokoma

Dr Tonye is an experienced Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Community Gynaecology and has been a BMS-recognised menopause specialist for almost 10 years. She was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in September 2016. She also holds the Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Health (FSRH) Advanced Menopause Certificate and is also the FSRH Menopause Guardian involved in the curriculum, logbook and training in menopause care basic and advanced certificate. A true advocate of women’s health and the menopause, she regularly facilitates and delivers sessions on contraception and menopause and has authored publications and delivered presentations regionally and nationally. Dr Tonye also assisted with the medical aspects of Mariella Frostrup and Alice Smellie’s best-selling book, Cracking the Menopause.

With a very kind and sympathetic approach Dr Tonye, is fully aware of the growing hunger for information and support for menopause care and believes in providing high-quality, individualised care for all women. During an initial consultation, Dr Tonye will explore her patient’s symptoms, needs and goals and, together with additional medical history, will work with her to establish the different options available for treatment and continuing the patient’s journey together.

If you have any further questions you would like to ask before booking an appointment, please do get in touch with clinic@mymenopausecentre.com or if booking directly on the website, please search for Dr Tonye Wokoma for available appointments.

Meet Dr Tonye by watching the video below:

Dr Amanda Smith
MBBS FFSRH AccCOSRT (Sen) DRCOG DIPM

“With over 20 years practising as a menopause specialist, I’m passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment to help people who might be anxious about not being taken seriously or worried about being judged for needing help with issues that they might find embarrassing. I have had first-hand experience of many menopause symptoms and understand that everyone has a different menopause experience”.
Dr Amanda Smith

Dr Amanda is an experienced menopause, sexual and reproductive healthcare specialist and psychosexual therapist. She qualified from the University of London (Guy’s Hospital). After working as a GP and passing the Royal College of General Practitioners membership exam, she pursued her interest in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists).

She became a British Menopause Society recognised menopause specialist and ran North Derbyshire NHS Sexual Health Service’s Menopause Clinic until it was decommissioned in 2018 at a time when NHS funding for Community Sexual Health Services was being decimated. Amanda currently works as a private menopause specialist and psychosexual therapist and also works in an NHS sexual health service.

During an initial consultation, Dr Amanda will aim to understand how your menopausal symptoms affect all aspects of your life, be it physical, emotional, occupational or social. She will discuss all options and work with you to develop a management plan which is individualised for your specific circumstances.

If you have any further questions you would like to ask before booking an appointment, please do get in touch with clinic@mymenopausecentre.com or if booking directly on the website, please search for Dr Amanda Smith for available appointments.

Meet Dr Amanda by watching the video below.

Dr Abbie Laing
MBChB, BSc, MRCGP, DFSRH, LoC IUT, LoC SDI

Dr Abbie graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 in medicine and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She has always been drawn to women’s health and initially worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology both overseas in Perth Western Australia and within the UK. She then chose to undertake training in General Practice and completed the Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Advanced Menopause Specialist certificate from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She also achieved the Southampton Richard Percival MRCGP excellence award for her GP training.

As well as her work with My Menopause Centre, she also works within an NHS menopause centre. She looks forward to each of her consultations, talking with each person about their individual journey and making decisions together. Her hope is for women to achieve a positive experience during their menopause transition and feel empowered with their choices.

Meet Dr Abbie by watching the video below:

Dr Cat Morris
BSc MBBS DRCOG DFSRH DCH

Dr Cat is an experienced GP and menopause specialist. She qualified in medicine from University College London before which she was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from King’s College, London. She spent her early career living and working in the hustle and bustle of London before she was drawn back to her roots in the West Midlands where she commenced GP training and found her passion – women’s health.

Career opportunities led Cat to North Yorkshire where she currently works as a GP in a rural NHS practice. She is a menopause specialist, member of the British Menopause Society and also a Diplomat of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Cat has recognised the ‘black hole’ that exists for many women as far as menopause is concerned, and is dedicated to supporting her patients from head to toe at a time in life that can bring challenges from all angles including the physical, personal, emotional and beyond.

Should you book an appointment with her, no conversation is off limits and her gentle, caring and conscientious approach will make you feel instantly relieved. She’ll work through your symptoms with you to establish a treatment plan that empowers you to lead a more joyous and fulfilling life.

Outside of work, Cat enjoys rural walks with her husband, daughter and golden Labrador. She feels time with family and friends is essential, hours spent at the seaside therapeutic and a good sense of humour indispensable to combat most challenges in life.

Meet Dr Cat by watching the video below.

Dr Manisha Singh
MBBS, MD, MRCOG, FFSRH

‘I am delighted to become a part of the wonderful team at My Menopause Centre and to support women on their menopause journey. Menopause can present with a myriad of symptoms, often catching women unaware and at a time when many are juggling their responsibilities at work and home and often ageing relatives. This can leave women feeling overwhelmed, alone and anxious. While 51% of the world population will go through menopause, how little people talk about it and the lack of awareness is astounding!  This lack of awareness is even more so within ethnic minority communities where difficulties in accessing menopause care are further compounded by cultural beliefs and language barriers. My intimate understanding of Asian culture and fluency in Hindi and Urdu helps me to establish rapport with women from this background and I hope to ease their access to menopause care’

Dr Manisha Singh

Dr Manisha Singh is a Consultant in Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) and Community Gynaecology with over 13 years of experience as the Lead Clinician and NHS Consultant. She is passionate about all aspects of women’s health through all life stages and the menopause in particular.

She has been a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists since 1998 and is also a Fellow of the Faculty of SRH. She is active in teaching and training and regularly organises and chairs regional training days and meetings. She is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds Medical school and is the Training Programme Director for postgraduate training and is incredibly proud of being a part of shaping the future consultant workforce in community SRH. She is a Council member at the Faculty of SRH and has other responsible Faculty roles.

Within her NHS Consultant role, Dr Manisha focuses on women’s health and complex contraception and is responsible for clinical supervision and governance as well as assuring high standard, evidence-based clinical care. Dr Manisha has experience in the different, often unrecognisable ways menopause can present, the negative impact this can have and the life-changing benefits of tailored and collaborative clinical management. She feels strongly about raising menopause awareness and easing access to holistic and empathetic care.

During an initial consultation, Dr Manisha will explore and understand her patient’s symptoms and work collaboratively with the patient to tailor care and treatment to her individual needs.

Meet Dr Manisha by watching the video below.

 

Dr Gabriella Smee
MBBS FSRH DRCOG Loc IUT Loc SDI MRCGP

Dr Gabriella Smee is a GP with a special interest in women’s health and menopause care. She graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the London school of medicine in 2010. She went on to pursue her career in general practice and completed GP training in 2015 working in a variety of settings. Within primary care, she became a strong advocate in the field of women’s health and currently runs women’s health clinics dedicating herself to supporting women of all backgrounds through different stages of their lives within a busy GP practice in a diverse multiethnic area.

She is a member of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH), an experienced fitter of all contraceptive methods and a diplomate of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Dr Gabriella is a proud British Menopause Society (BMS) member and is passionate about improving access to menopause care for all women. She has delivered education to GP trainees, primary care clinicians and local psychological therapy services in order to raise awareness of the difficulties women face during menopause, and to show the positive effect recognising the symptoms and offering individualised treatment can bring to women’s lives. Dr Gabriella also works in a voluntary role as part of a menopause task force for the FSRH, creating further educational materials to improve knowledge of the challenges women going through the menopause experience, how wide reaching this can be and what evidence-based treatments can be offered to help.

Above all, she believes in listening to women, providing empathetic support for the issues they are going through, and drawing on her experience to provide holistic care to smooth the menopause transition and make it as positive an experience as possible.

 

You can meet Dr Gabriella here:

What happens after your initial appointment with our menopause expert

Personalised treatment plan

During your 45-minute consultation, you and your doctor will agree the treatment plan that is best for you, we donʼt believe that menopause care is one size-fits-all. The doctor will then write up your personalised treatment plan and send it to you after the appointment.

A prescription

If we recommend medication as part of your treatment plan:

  • You can return to your NHS doctor with any treatment plans provided by My Menopause Centre and request a NHS prescription.
  • You can request that your prescription be handled by our private pharmacy partner (a pharmacy service that delivers straight to your door). They will send a text message on the same day the prescription has been issued to arrange payment. Once payment has been received, they will post your medication directly to you. Costs for medicines are not covered by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Blood tests

If a blood test is recommended by your doctor, this will be taken care of by Medichecks. During your appointment, you and your doctor will discuss whether you’d like the blood test to be:

  • Self-administered at home
  • Administered by a nurse at home
  • Administered by a nurse at a Medichecks clinic

Once payment has been received for the blood test, Medichecks will be in touch with you directly to make the arrangements.

Costs for blood tests are not covered by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

Follow-up consultation

We recommend a three-month follow-up after your initial consultation and at least annually thereafter (you can, of course, always come back sooner if you like). This is so your doctor can review your progress and symptoms with you, and make any necessary adjustments to your plan. Our follow-up consultations last 25 minutes.

Costs for one follow-up appointment are covered by Bristol-Myers Squibb.

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