Videos

“In our clinic we use a ‘symptom chart’ which has 36 symptoms and the list is not exclusive. We’re going to pick three of the symptoms that perhaps women do not expect to hear about.”

Speaking with Dr Theodora Kalentzi, Juliana and Stuart share their story of their menopause journey.  Juliana “I lost my identity. I lost the feeling of being a woman, of having any sexual urges, or being female. I just was a thing, nothing else but a thing. It was the worst time of my life, but

“Hot flushes in themselves are not dangerous, but they can have a significant detrimental effect on quality of life. They can cause considerable distress, particularly if frequent.”

Hot flushes and night sweats are the most commonly recognised symptom of the menopause. Approximately 55% of women experience hot flushes up to 2 years before their menopause.

“I want to shine a light on a condition that is an important aspect of women’s health…. and it affects millions of women globally.”

TopDoctor “We were privileged to speak to London-based Dr Theodora Kalentzi, renowned menopause specialist accredited by the Menopause Society, and founder of the Medical Prime UK clinic.Dr Kalentzi’s expertise spans menopause and perimenopause, as well as many other areas, and she spent time with us to answer the commonly asked questions about perimenopause, and managing

In this video Dr Theodora Kalentzi and Dr Ashlesha Dhairyawan, Medical Prime (UK), British Menopause Society Accredited Menopause Specialists, discuss this important topic.

“Our bones are constantly being broken down and re-formed by specialist bone cells…. During the menopause, the drop in oestrogen causes this process to become out of balance.”

“Most of all I have learned from my patients, hearing about their different experiences and needs.” Dr Niki Davies, Medical Prime (UK); her motivation for providing optimal individualised care.