Symptoms
Early signs of perimenopause, and when to see a GP
The early signs of perimenopause the NHS lists, how a GP can usually tell without a blood test if you're over 45, and when to book an appointment.
Guides
Menopause guides
Plain-English guides to perimenopause, menopause and getting the right support. Every guide shows where its information comes from, and when we last checked it.
Appointments
How to prepare for a menopause appointment with your GP
What NICE guidance says a GP should talk through about perimenopause and menopause, what to note down before you go, and questions you could ask.
Money
The HRT prepayment certificate: pay less for HRT in England
The HRT PPC costs £19.80 and covers eligible HRT prescriptions in England for 12 months. What it covers, who doesn't need one and how to buy it.
How we write our guides
- Built on published sources, such as the NHS, NICE and GOV.UK. Every guide lists them.
- Dated. Each guide says when we last checked it, and when we'll check it next.
- Plain English, with one clear next step.
- Independent. No clinic, provider or brand pays to appear here, and we don't take referral fees.
Our guides give general information. They aren't medical advice.
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