Our women’s health services in Petersfield, near Guildford and Godalming in Surrey and Havant in Hampshire, include menopause support and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). We understand the unique challenges that come with the menopause and are here to provide empathetic care and support through this time of change. As well as prescribing HRT we carry out blood tests for hormone levels.
In addition, we use the advanced technology of EmpowerRF, a multifunctional platform which uses radiofrequency and muscle stimulation to address a variety of female concerns, for example stress incontinence and vaginal well-being. We also offer contraceptive coil fitting and smear testing.
Menopause Support
- Nearly every woman will go through the menopause however not everyone will suffer from symptoms. Those that do can find symptoms interfere with their quality of life and in some the effects can be devastating.
- Menopause is characterised by hormonal changes, including a decrease in oestrogen levels, which can lead to symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog, trouble sleeping, mood swings and vaginal dryness. At Umi Clinic in Petersfield, our menopause support clinicians offer a more rounded approach to menopause management, providing individual support and advice on treatment options. These include HRT, nonhormonal treatments and lifestyle changes.
- HRT is one option for managing symptoms, but it is not suitable for everyone. Our clinician will undertake a medical evaluation in order to recommend the best solution for you.
EmpowerRF for Intimate Wellness
- EmpowerRF is an advanced women’s intimate wellness platform delivering life changing women’s wellness therapies. It is designed to address a range of conditions including urinary incontinence, weak pelvic floor muscles and vaginal laxity and dryness.
- Even mild incontinence can be distressing. To help alleviate this vexing symptom, Umi Clinic uses VTone from the EmpowerRF platform. VTone is designed to provide intravaginal electrical muscle stimulation and neuromuscular re-education to revitalise weak pelvic floor muscles. The tightening action of the device can strengthen the anterior vaginal wall, usually resulting in some improvement in stress and urge urinary incontinence. Visit our Pelvic Floor Treatment page for more information.
- EmpowerRF can also be used to improve the condition of the vagina, specifically the Morpheus8V and FormaV attachments. The use of radio frequency stimulates collagen production in the area, resulting in more elastic and lubricated vaginal tissues. It is a minimally, non-surgical, outpatient procedure, which means it will not take much time out of your busy schedule. Visit our Intimate Wellness page for more information.
- In addition, EmpowerRF has the Tone attachment for non-invasive body-shaping. Tone works by emitting pulses for electrical muscle stimulation, targeting specific muscle groups to restore the strength of the muscle without surgery or downtime.
Blood Tests for Hormone Levels
- At Umi Clinic in Petersfield we know that a thorough approach and more choice of treatments can give women peace of mind. We use blood tests to check your individual hormone levels and produce personalised menopause treatments suited to your exact needs.
- Menopause treatment based on the results of blood tests can reduce your unwanted symptoms by replacing hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, which all play important roles in a woman’s body. Through these methods we aim to provide a more bespoke hormone replacement therapy for women in Petersfield, Hampshire. Are you looking for help to guide you through the menopause? Book a consultation with our team today.
Contraceptive Coil Fitting
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- There is no need to wait for a coil fitting or removal. Our experienced clinician at Umi Clinic in Petersfield carries out insertion and removal of both the intrauterine device (IUD), known as the copper coil, and the hormonal coil, known as the IUS or the Mirena coil.
- Coils are long-acting and reversible forms of contraception, which once fitted you can forget about for a number of years, making it ideal if you struggle to remember to take the oral contraceptive pill every day. Coils are also known to be highly effective forms of contraception.
- We offer a discreet consultation with an experienced healthcare professional who will discuss your contraceptive options and guide you through the process. Book a consultation today to find out more.
Cervical Smear Tests
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- Remove worry with a private cervical smear test at Umi Clinic, at a time that suits you. Get access to a discreet smear test service for women of all ages in Petersfield, near Guildford and Godalming in Surrey and Havant in Hampshire.
- At our clinic we have experienced clinicians who can ensure you have a smear test as regularly as you would like and with quick results, regardless of your age, for total peace of mind.
WOMEN’S HEALTH FAQS
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and fertility, when her periods stop. It typically occurs in the late 40s or early 50s, although this timing can vary from woman to woman. When periods have not happened for twelve months, a woman can say she has been through the menopause.
In the lead-up to the menopause, periods become irregular, and this phase is known as the perimenopause. It starts, on average, between the ages of 40-50. Some women may start to experience symptoms during the perimenopause, if this is happening to you book a consultation at Umi Clinic in Petersfield, to get advice and find out how we can help.
The menopause, and the years leading up to it, affect women in different ways. The menstrual cycle, brain, skin, muscles and emotions are all affected by falling levels of oestrogen. There are several possible symptoms and you can have them all, a few of them, or none at all, and for varied lengths of time.
The most common symptoms are hot flushes and excessive perspiration, feelings of low mood or anxiety, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, hair and skin changes, aches and pains, bladder changes and fatigue. Lack of oestrogen can also lead to osteoporosis in some women. However, you need not suffer in silence if you do experience menopausal or perimenopausal symptoms, as at the Umi Clinic you will receive evidence-based advice and personalised care.
Coil fitting involves the insertion of a small, T-shaped device into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The coil, referred to as an IUD or IUS, can be made of copper and/or plastic and can be non-hormonal, or it can contain the hormone progesterone. Coils work by altering the uterine environment, making it unfavourable for fertilisation and implantation.
Both copper and hormonal coils are highly effective contraceptive methods and are known to be amongst the most reliable forms of birth control available. Copper IUDs have a contraceptive failure rate of less than 1%, while the hormonal IUS has a failure rate of less than 0.1%.
Coil insertion takes approximately 30 minutes.
Please Contact Umi Clinic in Petersfield to arrange an initial consultation with our experienced health care provider, who will provide personalised recommendations based on your specific needs and preferences.
Procedures are carried out by an experienced health care professional at our state-of-the-art Umi Clinic in Petersfield, Hampshire.
A cervical screening test or smear test is a method of detecting abnormal and potentially precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix, which is the entrance to the womb. During the test a sample of cells is taken from the cervix and these are sent to a laboratory to be examined for any signs of abnormal cells or of the Human Papilloma Virus which can cause changes to cervical cells.
It is important to have regular smear tests between the ages of 25 and 64 and early detection of abnormal cells can save lives.
A private smear test can be convenient for those who want to get their test out of the way and at a time that suits their schedule. With private smear tests, the results are often received more quickly. A private smear test can be ideal for those who have missed of failed to attend their NHS screening and an appointment can be arranged without needing a referral from your GP. If you have any questions about smear tests call Umi Clinic in Petersfield.
