Menopause and Women’s Health

The menopause and perimenopause are natural biological processes which typically occur in a women’s late 40’s to early 50’s. Symptoms can be mild but for many the symptoms impact on both their physical and mental health.

We, at Dubai Physiotherapy and Family Medicine Clinic, offer menopause and women’s health consultations which are specific to the individual woman’s needs. These appointments include assessments of health risks associated with the menopause.

Some women after consultation, may decide to start HRT which can be prescribed and monitored at the clinic.

Other alternative treatments can be discussed including lifestyle modification and alternatives to HRT medications.

We also work in a multidisciplinary team with two resident physiotherapists who specialise in women’s health and pelvic floor problems as we recognise that urinary and bladder problems can occur around and after the menopause.

What to expect?

Initial consultation

1. You will be asked to complete a Menopause Symptoms Questionnaire before your appointment with Dr Jane Aitken so she can identify the problems you are experiencing and plan your appointment session to address your specific problems.

2. We use evidence-based risk calculators for cardiovascular health and bone health.

3. Blood tests – to include hormone profile including testosterone levels and osteoporosis blood profile and if indicated additional tests Lipids, diabetic screen, anaemia screen.

Follow up appointment

1. This will be feedback and explanation of your blood test results.

2. Discussion of management and treatment options– this may include starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – this will be body identical hormones as per guidance from NICE UK and lifestyle modification advice, advice on sleep and mental wellbeing support and sexual health.

For more information, please refer to Dr. Jane Aitken, General Practioner.