<> You will need at least one up to date Blood Pressure reading before your appointment. For more information on blood pressure and our online form please follow this link: https://compasshousemedical.com/home-blood-pressure-monitoring/– you will be able to submit up to 14 readings.

<> https://www.balance-menopause.com – this is a great website for information/factsheets /podcasts and videos on peri menopause, menopause and HRT. They also contain information on non-medical help for symptoms such as CBT, diet, and exercise. On this site you will find templates and diaries that can be used to plot symptoms which can be used at your appointment with your GP / Advanced Clinical Practitioner. You can also download the app.

<> https://www.womens-health-concern.org/ another useful website run by the British menopause society, with more peri menopause and menopause information.

<> If your appointment is for a HRT Review, please complete the Menopause Questionnaire before your appointment, by following this link: https://compasshousemedical.com/menopause-questionnaire/ and submit your answers. This information will be saved on your record and used for your review.

Other useful information

https://wellspring.health/hrt/ – This is a personal risk assessment tool that you can complete which helps you understand your risk and benefits on HRT
https://bit.ly/MRHA_Risks_and_Benefits – Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MRHA) table of risks and benefits for HRT
Starting HRT can mean multiple prescriptions and changes in prescriptions in the beginning. It may be worth considering a pre-payment prescription plan. Please follow link for more details: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/prescription-prepayment-certificates-ppcs