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Menstrual & Hormonal Health

Menstrual & Hormonal Health

Changes in menstrual cycles are common throughout a woman’s life and can provide important clues about underlying hormonal health. Whilst some variation is entirely normal, symptoms such as heavy periods, irregular cycles, painful periods or unexpected bleeding can have a significant impact on quality of life and may warrant further assessment.

Hormonal symptoms are not limited to the menopause and can affect women at any stage of life. Fluctuations in hormone levels, underlying medical conditions, stress, body composition, nutrition and lifestyle factors can all influence menstrual and hormonal health.

Common reasons women seek assessment include:

  • Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • Painful periods
  • Absent periods
  • Premenstrual symptoms (PMS)
  • Mood changes linked to the menstrual cycle
  • Breast tenderness
  • Bloating and fluid retention
  • Fatigue
  • Acne
  • Unwanted hair growth
  • Hair thinning
  • Weight gain or changes in body composition

Our assessment begins with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, menstrual history, medical background and health goals. Depending on your presentation, investigations may include blood testing, hormone assessment, thyroid testing, iron studies and, where appropriate, referral for pelvic imaging or specialist gynaecological assessment.

We recognise that symptoms often overlap and that hormonal health cannot be considered in isolation. Conditions such as thyroid disorders, iron deficiency, PCOS, perimenopause and metabolic health issues may all contribute to symptoms that initially appear hormonal in nature.

Treatment recommendations are tailored to the individual and may include:

  • Lifestyle and nutritional interventions
  • Iron replacement where appropriate
  • Hormonal treatments
  • Menstrual cycle regulation
  • Management of underlying medical conditions
  • Specialist referral where indicated

Our aim is not simply to manage symptoms, but to understand why they are occurring and develop a personalised plan that supports both immediate symptom relief and long-term health.

Whether you are struggling with heavy periods, irregular cycles, hormonal symptoms or simply feel that something is not quite right, we can help identify potential causes and guide you towards the most appropriate next steps.

Meet our team

Dr Daniel Wright
MD MRCGP MA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Dr. Susan Jain
MD MRCGP MA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Nathan Hunt
Practice Manager

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The Wright Practice

101 Harley Street, London, W1G 6AH, United Kingdom

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