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Menopause treatment

Personalised support from a GP who has additional training in the menopause, with an individual care plan.

Personalised menopause plan and treatment for a year

With a Bupa Menopause Treatment Plan, you can discuss your symptoms with a GP who has additional training in the menopause. You’ll also get personalised care and treatment based around your needs with access to 24/7 support via Anytime HealthLine. All for a flat cost of £299.

If you want to know more about how our Menopause Plan can help you, it doesn't cost a thing. Call us on 0345 266 0566^ to chat it through or to book an appointment.

What’s included in our Menopause Treatment Plan?

The menopause is different for everyone, so we’ll help you get what you need.

What people are saying about the Menopause Plan


“Brilliant support, perfect amount of time. The GP actually listened to me and constructed my menopause plan in collaboration with me. I had an appointment that day and a prescription for my treatment all within the space of 2 hours. I couldn’t recommend it enough.”

July 2022

 

“It was convenient to have a video appointment when a physical examination wasn’t required as it gave me a lot of appointment options and I didn’t have to travel for the consultation. The Doctor I met was specially trained for menopause consultation. She was sympathetic, practical and very helpful.”

July 2022

Menopause symptoms

Signs of the menopause or perimenopause are different for everyone. That’s why it’s important to speak to a GP who has additional training in the menopause for care that’s tailored to you.

Common signs and symptoms

  • Hot flushes
  • Low mood and energy levels
  • Brain fog
  • Night sweats or insomnia
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
  • Thinning hair
  • Low sex drive
  • Joint pain
  • Itchy skin

Menopause Continued Care Plan

Menopause help and advice from Bupa's experts

The menopause can come with physical and psychological symptoms, so here are some examples we can help with. You can also find more on our Women's Health Hub.

Interested in a Menopause Plan for your employees?

We can help support your employees’ health and reduce absence in the workplace. Research shows that 59% of women have difficulties at work during the menopause†††. With a Menopause Plan they can access health services when they need it most.

Call us on 0330 057 1714^ or email us.

Request a call back

No. Anyone who’d like to talk to one of our specially trained doctors can book our Menopause Plan. It might be that you’re concerned about approaching the menopause, or unsure if your symptoms are related to the menopause. Remember you get a full year of access to our 24/7 Anytime HealthLine for any menopause-related questions, too.

Yes. Please just ask when you book.

No, we don’t currently offer a home menopause test kit. However, we do offer a home self blood testing service for some diagnostic tests. The GP will discuss the options available to you if this is something you require.

Most of the people we see don’t need a blood test in order for us to diagnose the menopause. However, if you’re under 45 and have menopause symptoms, the doctor may recommend a blood test. This will be at an extra cost, which the doctor will discuss with you. The test will measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in your blood, which increases as you approach the menopause. Levels of the FSH hormone can vary a lot in the years leading up to the menopause, so a blood test may not be reliable. For those over 45 years as long as you are healthy, the guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is that the diagnosis of perimenopause or menopause should be based on menopause symptoms alone, and should not depend on laboratory tests.

If you got a prescription the first time you saw the doctor as part of your Menopause Plan, you can get a repeat prescription (if appropriate) at your second appointment. At other times, you’ll need to book and pay for a separate appointment outside of the Menopause Plan. You can ask to see the same doctor you saw before. You can choose either a 15-minute or a 30-minute appointment.

You don’t need to have the second appointment if you don’t want to. However, our Menopause Plan is a complete package at a flat cost. If you choose not to book your follow-up appointment, we can’t make any refund to you.

Your Bupa health insurance doesn't cover this service, so it will be an extra cost. For other insurers, please check with your provider.

After a discussion with the GP, it may be decided that HRT is appropriate for you. However, we can't guarantee it will be prescribed. This could because further investigations, a referral to a specialist or communication with your own GP is needed first. Our GPs will only prescribe if it is safe to do so.

What next?

Anyone can book our Menopause Plan and there’s no need to go through your GP first.

^ Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. We are closed on Sundays. Calls may be recorded and to maintain the quality of our service we may monitor some of our calls, always respecting the confidentiality of the call.

The cost of the medication is not included in the plan and will need to be paid directly to the pharmacy you choose to get your medication from. Costs of medication vary.

†† Our GPs cannot refer into NHS services, only private services for self pay or insured customers. They can write to your NHS GP with their recommendations, however the NHS GP are under no obligation to action them.

††† Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

https://www.cipd.co.uk/about/media/press/menopause-at-work

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Bupa Anytime HealthLine and Bupa private GP services are provided by Bupa Occupational Health Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 631336. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ

Bupa GP appointments are only available to persons aged 18 years and older.

Page last reviewed: 14/09/2023

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