Delivered by My Menopause Centre.
We are delighted to be the Menopause Support Service (MSS) partner of The AA. The doctors in our clinic are here to help you take control of your menopause symptoms, and you can refer yourself without needing to involve anyone else (although you are encouraged to speak to your line manager so they can support you).
We support the management of all stages of the menopause transition (perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause), including surgical and medical menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency (POI).
What’s included:
Dr Clare Spencer
Our Menopause Questionnaire will help you work out if, and where, you are on your menopause transition, and takes about four minutes to complete.
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 you’ll see, we’re with you every step of the way.
Click the video below to hear Dr Clare talk you through a typical appointment experience.
Our pricing is very transparent so there are no surprises.
The AA is covering the cost of an initial and a follow-up appointment within a 12-month period. 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 prescriptions, HRT and blood tests below.
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.
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.
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.
You can book an appointment to see Dr Clare online, or in person at The Spire Hospital in Leeds (Jackson Avenue, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 1NT – free on-site parking).
Meet Dr Clare by watching the video below.
“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:
“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 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 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.
One of our amazing patients recently shared this fantastic feedback about the support she received from Dr Abbie and the team at My Menopause Centre:
Meet Dr Abbie by watching the video below:
“I can't recommend My Menopause Centre more highly. After taking their brilliant and totally free questionnaire I was able to read up on the specific symptoms I have been experiencing over the last 12-months. ”
“First visit to my menopause centre yesterday and I cannot say how happy I was with the experience. My story was listened to and the advice and information I received from Dr Spencer was excellent.”
“After struggling with symptoms for years, feeling completely unsupported by my GP, I decided to seek specialist help from My Menopause Centre after a recommendation from a family member.”
“Just excellent - finally feel listened to and understood! Great advice given and detailed advice about the type of HRT I could use. All costs transparent and upfront. I would highly recommend anyone to them. I only wish I'd known about them earlier!”
“I feel very lucky to have found Dr Clare Spencer at My Menopause Centre.”
“I would highly recommend My Menopause Centre. I was searching for more information and help after feeling abandoned by my GP.”
“I would highly recommend My Menopause Centre to any women approaching perimenopause, and also to health professionals who see women approaching menopause.”
“It was a revelation being able to talk openly and honestly to an expert who really understood what I am going through. Really great advice and reassurance around managing my perimenopause symptoms. So happy to be on the right HRT too. Can't recommend My Menopause Centre enough.”
During your 45-minute consultation, you and your doctor will agree the treatment plan that is best for you, we don’t 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.
If we recommend medication as part of your treatment plan:
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:
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 The AA.
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 and one follow-up appointment is funded by The AA within a 12-month period.
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