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Menopause & Perimenopause Support
Empathetic, Expert NHS Menopause Care Here When You Need It
Compassionate NHS clinicians, personalised HRT care plans, and no long waiting lists for adults across Tameside & Greater Manchester.
New to Brooke Surgery?
Registering makes you a patient of the practice generally, and you'll get access to menopause support plus all our other NHS services.
Safety First
Postmenopausal bleeding: If you experience unexpected bleeding 12+ months after your last period, or unusual heavy bleeding between periods, contact the surgery promptly for assessment.
Urgent care: If you or someone you know is in an immediate medical or mental health crisis outside surgery hours, call 111 or 999.
How We Help
- Appointments available same day, or booked in advance at your convenience
- Telephone, video, or in-person consultations, whatever works for you
- Comprehensive symptom support: hot flushes, brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, sleep disturbances, low libido, and joint pain
- Fast-track prescription management for HRT initial setups and ongoing reviews
Our Approach
- Empathetic, modern care: non-judgemental consultations aligned with British Menopause Society (BMS) guidelines
- Personalised treatment plans: evidence-based prescribing (including body-identical estrogen gels/patches, micronised progesterone, and testosterone options)
- Holistic health advice: focus on HRT, non-hormonal options, bone density, cardiovascular wellbeing, and lifestyle
- Specialist referral pathways: direct links to local NHS hospital menopause clinics for complex medical needs
Hear It From Dr Arshad
Menopause Symptoms Explained
Dr Arshad, NHS GP Partner explains what to expect and when to seek support.
Is HRT Safe & Your Treatment Options
Dr Arshad, NHS GP Partner demystifies standing HRT safety and your choices.
You Don't Have to 'Just Suffer Through' Menopause
Early help makes a life-changing difference: you do not need to wait until symptoms become unmanageable to seek advice.
We take your symptoms seriously: hormonal health impacts physical, emotional, and professional wellbeing. We give it the priority and dedicated attention it deserves.
Patient Feedback
"After feeling ignored for over a year regarding my perimenopause symptoms, moving to The Brooke Surgery was a breath of fresh air. I got a same-day appointment, felt genuinely listened to, and started a personalised HRT plan that gave me my energy and life back within weeks."
S. M. (Google Review)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can access menopause support at the surgery?
- All registered patients, whether you're noticing early perimenopausal changes, actively seeking HRT, or post-menopausal.
How quickly can I be seen?
- Same day via our digital consultation system, or at a planned routine time that suits your commitments.
What if I need specialist hospital care?
- Our clinicians can seamlessly refer you to regional NHS specialist menopause and complex gynaecology clinics.
Do I need a referral, or can I book directly?
- No referral needed. Book directly once you're a registered patient.
Get Support
Not registered with Brooke Surgery yet?
- We accept new patients across Manchester and surrounding areas. If you live outside Hyde, you'll register as an out-of-area patient.
- You can still access our convenient same-day WhatsApp consultation system
- Out-of-area patients cannot receive home visits from the practice
- You must be able to travel to the surgery for any required face-to-face appointments or blood tests
- Not recommended if you are housebound or have significant mobility restrictions
