GP Menopause Consultation (Dr Sheehan)
£150
- 30-minute appointment
- HRT discussion when appropriate
- Mondays & Wednesdays
MENOPAUSE · HRT · HARLEY STREET
Menopause Clinic London
GP menopause consultations with Dr Penny Sheehan at 117a Harley Street, covering symptoms, HRT and whether recent or new blood results are needed.
Time30-60 Mins
PriceFrom £150
AvailabilityMon & Wed
Est. 1984
Trusted clinical caresince 1984
UKAS-accredited labsGP & consultant pathways
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Private menopause clinic in London
At 117a Harley Street, Dr Penny Sheehan (GMC 6056535), a GP with a special interest in menopause and women's health, offers unhurried private menopause consultations for women experiencing cycle changes, broken sleep, hot flushes, brain fog, mood shifts or other midlife symptoms.
During your consultation, Dr Sheehan reviews your symptom pattern, medical history and any suitable recent blood results, advises whether targeted blood tests would help, and discusses HRT or non-hormonal treatment options when appropriate.
You can start with a focused 30-minute GP menopause consultation for £150 (with any blood tests ordered at that visit priced separately and £100 follow-ups when clinically suitable).
Alternatively, our £1,599 comprehensive menopause health screen combines a 60-minute GP consultation with a DEXA bone density scan, digital mammogram, spirometry, Seca 525 body composition analysis, full hormone, thyroid, metabolic and nutritional blood panels, and included follow-up reviews at 3 and 6 months.
Menopause consultations with Dr Sheehan run on Mondays and Wednesdays at 117a Harley Street, London, and can be booked directly online or by calling 0207 499 1991.
How much does a private menopause consultation cost in London?
A 30-minute GP menopause consultation with Dr Penny Sheehan costs £150 at Medical Express Clinic, while the all-inclusive £1,599 comprehensive menopause health screen adds a 60-minute consultation, DEXA bone density scan, digital mammogram, spirometry, Seca 525 body composition, full hormone and metabolic blood panels, and 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
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Comprehensive Menopause Health Screen
£1,599
- 60-min GP consultation
- DEXA + Mammogram + Spirometry
- Full hormone & metabolic bloods
- Body composition analysis
- 3 & 6 month follow-ups included
Which visit should you book?
Most women know straight away whether they want a 30-minute conversation with a menopause-focused GP or an all-in midlife health check alongside their assessment.
The £150 GP consultation is the ideal starting point if you want Dr Sheehan to talk through your symptoms, review your medical background and recent blood results, and discuss whether HRT or non-hormonal support fits your situation (any new blood tests ordered during a £150 appointment are priced separately).
The £1,599 comprehensive screen is designed for women who want both a 60-minute GP consultation and a full midlife baseline (bone density, mammography, body composition and extensive hormone, thyroid and metabolic blood panels), with 3-month and 6-month follow-up reviews already built in.
If you are already taking HRT from another clinic and want your prescription transferred, reviewed or monitored, you can also book directly through our HRT clinic.
The two visits compared
- Price
- GP menopause consultation: £150
- Comprehensive menopause health screen: £1,599
- Time with the GP
- 30 minutes
- 60 minutes
- What it is for
- Symptom and medical history review; a clear plan; HRT discussed if appropriate
- Complete midlife health baseline alongside your GP menopause assessment
- Diagnostics included
- None in the £150 consultation fee. Any blood tests arranged here are charged separately.
- DEXA, digital mammogram, spirometry, Seca 525 and bundled blood panels (see comprehensive screen section)
- Later reviews
- A later GP follow-up for the same issue is £100 when clinically suitable
- 3-month and 6-month follow-up consultations included in the £1,599 price
- When to book
- You want clinical assessment and a treatment conversation first
- You want assessment plus bundled bone, breast and blood investigations
Seca body composition, DEXA, mammogram, spirometry and the bundled screening bloods belong to the £1,599 screen only.
Symptoms this clinic commonly assesses
Perimenopause often starts years before your periods stop, and it rarely presents as textbook hot flushes alone. Dr Sheehan begins with what has actually changed in your day-to-day life, even if your symptoms feel subtle, overlapping or hard to untangle from stress or thyroid changes.
Symptoms we assess
Women commonly book to talk through one or more of the following:
- hot flushes and night sweats
- sleep disruption and early waking
- mood changes, irritability and new anxiety
- brain fog, word-finding difficulty and poor concentration
- joint aches and muscle stiffness
- low libido
- vaginal dryness or discomfort
- unexplained weight or body-shape changes
- heart palpitations
- recurrent urinary symptoms
Because thyroid disorders, iron deficiency or vitamin shortfalls can mimic several of these symptoms, diagnosis rests on a careful clinical history rather than a single isolated hormone reading. If you only want a standalone blood panel without a GP visit, see the female hormone menopause blood test.
What the comprehensive menopause health screen includes
Built for women who want complete clarity on their bone health, breast screening, cardiovascular metabolism and hormone profile alongside dedicated GP care, the £1,599 package brings every investigation together with structured follow-up.
What is included for £1,599
GP time
- 60-minute GP consultation with Dr Sheehan
- Follow-up consultations at 3 months and 6 months, included in the package price
Imaging and physiology
- DEXA bone density scan
- Digital mammogram
- Spirometry lung function test
- Body composition analysis on the Seca 525, measuring fat mass, muscle mass and body water as a baseline
Blood tests included in the package
- Hormone panel: LH, FSH, prolactin, testosterone, oestradiol, SHBG and FAI
- Full thyroid panel: TSH, FT3, FT4 and thyroid antibodies
- Metabolic and nutritional bloods: liver function, lipid profile, HbA1c, vitamin D, B12, folate, ferritin and full blood count
Every test and scan feeds directly into your review with Dr Sheehan so your long-term health plan is grounded in objective baseline data as well as your symptoms.
How assessment leads to a treatment discussion
During your consultation, Dr Sheehan brings together your symptom pattern, medical and family history, and any suitable recent blood results you have brought with you. If targeted blood tests are needed to rule out thyroid, iron or metabolic contributors before deciding on treatment, they can be taken at Medical Express Clinic (charged separately outside the £1,599 package).
HRT is discussed when it is appropriate for your history and symptoms: she will talk you through body-identical and conventional preparations, how to use them safely, and how we monitor your response. Where HRT is not suitable or not wanted, she will discuss evidence-based non-hormonal and lifestyle options.
How prescribing is decided
Every prescribing decision is made individually after reviewing your history, current medicines and any suitable recent blood results, so a prescription is not guaranteed at the first visit.
When a private prescription is issued, pharmacy medicine charges are paid separately at dispensing.
What happens at your appointment
If you have recent blood test reports or a list of current medications and supplements, bring them along so we can spend your appointment time focusing on answers and next steps.
Appointment details
Menopause consultations with Dr Penny Sheehan run on Mondays and Wednesdays at 117a Harley Street, London W1G 6AT.
The standalone GP menopause consultation lasts 30 minutes (£150). The comprehensive menopause health screen (£1,599) includes a 60-minute GP consultation alongside your DEXA bone density scan, digital mammogram, spirometry, Seca 525 body composition analysis and full blood panels.
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Before you come
Select either the £150 GP consultation or the £1,599 comprehensive screen online. Bring a list of current medicines, supplements and any recent blood results you already hold.
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At the clinic
Dr Sheehan takes a detailed history of how your cycle, sleep, energy and mood have changed, advises whether further tests would help, and discusses HRT or non-hormonal options when appropriate.
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Afterwards
You leave with a clear, personalised plan. On the £1,599 screen, your 3-month and 6-month follow-ups are already included; after a £150 consultation, you can book a GP follow-up (£100) when clinically suitable.
When this clinic is not the first step
This clinic is designed for GP menopause assessment and comprehensive midlife screening. A few specific concerns are better served by a different starting appointment.
Other useful routes
If you have heavy, irregular or postmenopausal bleeding, pelvic pain, or a complex gynaecological condition needing consultant investigation, please book our sister clinic's specialist menopause service.
If you simply want a standalone hormone blood panel without a doctor's consultation, you can book the female hormone menopause blood test.
Acute or rapidly worsening medical symptoms should be assessed via a same-day GP appointment or emergency services rather than a scheduled menopause review.
Dr Penny Sheehan and Dr Hikmat Naoum
Menopause care at Medical Express Clinic is led by Dr Penny Sheehan, a GP with a special interest in menopause and women's health, alongside Consultant Gynaecologist Dr Hikmat Naoum for women who also require gynaecological procedures such as Mirena coil fitting.
Your clinicians
- Dr Penny Sheehan, GMC 6056535
- Dr Hikmat Naoum, GMC 3047637
- GP menopause consultations on Mondays and Wednesdays
- 117a Harley Street, London W1G 6AT
- Telephone 0207 499 1991
- This page was medically reviewed on 29 August 2026
Read their full biographies on meet the team.
Book the visit that matches your question
- GP menopause consultation, £150: book online or call 0207 499 1991
- Comprehensive menopause health screen, £1,599: book the screen
- Later GP review of the same issue, when clinically suitable: book a GP follow-up (£100)
117a Harley Street, London W1G 6AT.
Sources & References
- Medical Express Clinic, 117A Harley Street, London, W1G 6AT. Telephone: (020) 7499 1991. — Care Quality Commission contact record[Link]
- Doctors working as GPs in the UK health services must be on the GMC GP Register, other than doctors in training such as GP registrars. — General Medical Council: the GP Register[Link]
Clinical leads
Dr Penny Sheehan
Health Screening, Paediatrics and Menopause • GMC 6056535
“Dr Sheehan works in women's health, menopause care and health screening. She has training and experience in weight management, including GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribing, and a special interest in paediatric assessment.”
Dr Hikmat Naoum
Gynaecology and Women's Health • GMC 3047637
“Dr Naoum provides gynaecological assessment, interprets diagnostic ultrasound and treats pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding. He also carries out IUD fitting and removal, and HPV treatment for men and women. He has lectured internationally on obstetrics and gynaecology.”
Service information reviewed 26 August 2026.
Guides from our clinicians
Written by Mr Stephen Lingam and reviewed by a named, GMC-registered doctor.
FAQs
Menopause clinic FAQs
How much is a private menopause consultation in London?
A 30-minute GP menopause consultation with Dr Penny Sheehan at Medical Express Clinic costs £150. Our all-inclusive comprehensive menopause health screen costs £1,599.
What is included in the £1,599 menopause health screen?
The £1,599 package includes a 60-minute GP consultation with Dr Sheehan, a DEXA bone density scan, digital mammogram, spirometry lung function test, Seca 525 body composition analysis, a full hormone panel (LH, FSH, prolactin, testosterone, oestradiol, SHBG and FAI), a full thyroid panel, metabolic and nutritional bloods, plus included follow-up consultations at 3 months and 6 months.
Can I get HRT at my first appointment?
Dr Sheehan reviews your symptoms, medical history and any suitable recent blood results first, then advises whether new blood tests are needed before prescribing. HRT is discussed and prescribed when clinically appropriate, though a prescription is not guaranteed at the first visit.
What symptoms suggest perimenopause or menopause?
Common reasons women book include hot flushes, night sweats, broken sleep, mood changes or new anxiety, brain fog, joint stiffness, vaginal dryness, urinary changes, low libido and weight redistribution. Because thyroid or nutritional issues can cause similar symptoms, your consultation starts with a thorough clinical history.
Do I need blood tests before HRT?
Not every woman needs blood tests before starting HRT, though targeted tests are often helpful in perimenopause or to rule out thyroid, iron or vitamin deficiencies. Dr Sheehan will review any recent results you bring and advise if new bloods would change your plan (charged separately outside the £1,599 screen).
When should I choose the comprehensive screen instead of a GP visit?
Choose the £1,599 comprehensive screen if you want an objective midlife health baseline (bone density, breast mammography, body composition, lung function and extensive hormone and metabolic blood panels) alongside a 60-minute GP assessment and 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Choose the £150 consultation if you want to start with a focused symptom review and treatment plan.
How do I book with Dr Penny Sheehan?
You can book online. Dr Sheehan holds her menopause clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays at 117a Harley Street.
When should I see a gynaecologist instead?
If you have heavy, irregular or postmenopausal bleeding, pelvic pain, or a condition needing pelvic ultrasound or surgical investigation, book consultant gynaecology rather than a GP menopause consultation.
Is HRT suitable for everyone?
Suitability depends on your personal and family medical history. When HRT is not appropriate or not preferred, Dr Sheehan will discuss effective non-hormonal treatments and lifestyle strategies with you.
What is the Seca 525?
The Seca 525 is a medical-grade bioimpedance body composition analyser included in the £1,599 comprehensive screen to measure fat mass, skeletal muscle mass and body water distribution as a midlife baseline. It is not part of the standalone £150 GP consultation.
