Dr Alice Scott BSc MBBS DCH DFSRH MRCGP (Excellence)
Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care
I’m Dr Alice Scott, a GP and registered British Menopause Specialist. I founded Essex Menopause Clinic because too many women were receiving rushed, generic menopause care that didn’t meet their needs.
Building a Different Kind of Menopause Service
I designed this service to deliver individualised care with proper follow-up, not tick-box consultations or one-size-fits-all prescriptions.
As Clinical Lead, I set our clinical standards, supervise the team, and ensure prescribing remains evidence-based and tailored to each patient. We hold regular meetings to discuss complex cases and stay current with evolving guidance. This means every patient benefits from collaborative clinical thinking, not just one practitioner’s approach.
How I can help:
Whilst some menopause consultations are straightforward, many aren’t.
I regularly care for women whose menopause has become complicated or challenging.
When standard HRT isn’t working:
- Persistent symptoms despite trying multiple HRT preparations
- Side effects from standard HRT regimens
- Progesterone intolerance causing anxiety, mood changes, or bloating
- Difficulty finding the right HRT formulation or dose
Intimate and gynaecological issues:
- Vulval problems including lichen sclerosus
- Painful sex (dyspareunia) and vaginal dryness not responding to basic treatments
- Problematic bleeding patterns that need careful investigation
- Concerns about testosterone replacement and loss of libido
Complex presentations:
- Perimenopausal chaos: irregular cycles, unpredictable symptoms, difficulty knowing what’s happening
- Severe mood disturbance, anxiety, or depression interacting with menopause
- Sleep disruption affecting every aspect of daily life
- Brain fog, memory problems, and cognitive changes
- Weight gain that feels impossible to shift
- Menopause alongside existing health conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, or autoimmune disease
Situations requiring niche expertise input:
- Women with a history of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers
- Complex medical histories where HRT safety needs careful consideration
- Women who’ve been told they can’t have HRT but are struggling significantly
Wellbeing Medicine: The Bigger Picture
Menopause doesn’t exist in isolation. Hormones interact with sleep, mood, weight, cognition, stress, and physical health. I look beyond “fix the hot flushes” to understand how menopause affects your energy, mental clarity, relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life.
How I Work with Patients
Many women arrive feeling unheard or confused by previous care. My role is to listen properly and explain what’s happening in clear terms.
HRT can be transformative when used well, but it’s not the complete answer for everyone. Some women don’t want hormonal treatment; for others, medical circumstances make it unsuitable. I take time to explain all options, including non-hormonal approaches, alongside realistic expectations. We’ll look holistically at lifestyle, stress, sleep, mental health, and overall wellbeing, not just hormones.
Most importantly, I want you to feel informed, supported, and back in control of your health.`
Book with me if you need an extended specialist consultation delivering in-depth assessment and a bespoke menopause management strategy.
