Introducing Dr Trish Davis, our new Menopause Specialist who’s experienced in both HRT and bio-identical hormone replacement. She’s been a GP for 24 years and has diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and Faculty of Family Planning & Reproductive Medicine. But why specialise in women’s health?
“I have spent years seeing women who have suffered because of poor menopause care. Patients that have not been looked after well or who have learnt to put up with sometimes very disabling symptoms,” explains Dr Trish.
“The care of women who are perimenopausal, menopausal, post-menopausal or early menopause is complex,” Dr Trish adds. “It involves osteoporosis assessment, breast cancer risk assessment and advice, knowledge of family health history and the effect on how HRT can be used, for example through skin or oral. Cardiovascular risk assessment and contraception also needs addressed, then there’s symptom management and the control of side effects.”
“Through additional specialist training with the British Menopause Society Certificate in Menopause Care, I officially have the knowledge to support these women and give them the time they deserve when they book a private appointment. In a regular 10-minute GP appointment, it’s virtually impossible to do it well. It’s so niche, everyone is different.”
“I can offer a consultation to any woman who isn’t feeling her best and who would like a general review with a particular eye on hormone balance. I can review those on HRT who don’t feel right or offer a testosterone service to women already established on HRT, if appropriate on consultation. I now feel like I really can help and make a difference.”
Dr Trish is now available for appointments at Dr Nestor’s Medical Cosmetic Centre, Edinburgh. If you’d like to book an appointment with her, please email contact@drnestor.co.uk or call us on 0131 467 1450 or 07533 006 004.