Menopause & Perimenopause Support for St Ives: Private GP Care and HRT Options

Introduction

Around 80% of women report at least one menopausal symptom that affects daily life. For many people in St Ives, those first signs — hot flushes, disrupted sleep or unexpected mood changes — arrive during busy years of work and family life. You don’t have to manage them alone. At Mayfield Clinic we offer private menopause support with fast access to a named GP and personalised treatment plans, delivered from our Cambridge practice for patients living in St Ives.

What are perimenopause and menopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase before your periods stop entirely; menopause itself is defined after 12 months without a period. Symptoms can be varied: hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, brain fog, mood changes and sleep disturbance. The intensity and duration differ between people, and each person’s priorities for treatment are different.

When to see a private GP for menopause support

If symptoms affect your work, relationships or sleep, a private menopause GP consultation can be a fast route to effective help. Many patients from St Ives choose private care because it offers rapid appointments, same-day or next-day consultation options on occasion, and continuity with the same clinician for follow-up and treatment adjustments.

What Mayfield Clinic offers for St Ives patients

Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive menopause care including:

• Individualised menopause GP consultations to discuss symptoms and goals.
• Thorough assessment and menopause blood tests private (including relevant hormone checks) to tailor care.
• HRT prescription private where appropriate, discussing risks, benefits and formulation options.
• Non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle advice — from sleep hygiene to bone health and cardiovascular risk management.
• Ongoing monitoring and medication adjustment, with the same named doctor when you become a Member.

Read more about our private GP philosophy and approach to care on our Private GP philosophy page and discover why patients choose Mayfield on our Why Mayfield Clinic page.

How a typical menopause consultation works

We create a clear, actionable plan in a single appointment. Expect:

1. A focused medical history and assessment of symptoms.
2. Discussion of HRT prescription private options, including transdermal and oral routes and tailored doses.
3. Relevant blood tests ordered at follow-up to check hormone levels and baseline health (we can arrange menopause blood tests private).
4. A shared decision on treatment — HRT, alternative therapies, or targeted lifestyle measures.
5. Clear follow-up and an ongoing plan for bone and cardiovascular health monitoring.

“We treat the person, not the symptom list. That means tailored prescriptions, timely reviews and a named GP who knows your story.”

HRT, alternatives and safety

Hormone replacement therapy remains the most effective treatment for many menopause symptoms. Our GPs will explain the pros and cons, check suitability, and prescribe when appropriate. If HRT isn’t suitable or preferred, we discuss non-hormonal medicines, cognitive strategies for sleep and anxiety, and practical lifestyle changes for symptom relief.

For details on how we prescribe privately, including safe prescribing practices, see our Prescriptions information.

Membership, continuity and fast access

Patients who use Mayfield Clinic regularly often join our Membership scheme to secure fast access and continuity. Our Core Subscription offers a set number of appointments a year for a monthly fee, plus priority booking via a Members-only phone line or WhatsApp. That means you can routinely see the same named doctor for menopause management — important for titrating HRT and tracking long-term health.

Find out if membership is right for you on our Membership page.

Local access for St Ives residents

Although we deliver our clinical care from our Cambridge practice, many patients from St Ives find the journey straightforward and the benefits clear: faster appointments, private menopause screening and ongoing specialist support. You can see our St Ives local information here: Mayfield Clinic — St Ives, and our Cambridge practice details here: Cambridge location. Patients often combine a visit with a walk along the St Ives quayside before or after their appointment.

How to book

All appointments are booked online via the Book now button on our website. Members may book directly by phone or via WhatsApp for even faster access. For full details on accessing our services see How to access our GP services. If you’d like to meet our clinicians first, visit our team page.

Why private menopause care can help

Private menopause care offers two stand-out benefits for many people in St Ives: speed and continuity. Fast access means symptoms can be managed sooner; seeing the same named GP improves long-term outcomes, especially when adjusting HRT or addressing bone and heart health. Our approach combines evidence-based medicine with the time to listen.

Next steps

If perimenopause or menopause symptoms are affecting your life, book a menopause GP consultation. We will assess, test, and agree a personalised plan — whether that is HRT prescription private, non-hormonal options, or targeted lifestyle changes. Start online via the Book now button, or if you’re already a Member, call or message us on the Members' line for priority booking.

Mayfield Clinic provides premium, compassionate private menopause support for people in St Ives who want timely care with continuity. We look forward to helping you feel more like yourself again.