The peri-menopausal and menopausal periods of a woman’s life bring about significant changes and often troublesome or even debilitating symptoms. Some of  these symptoms may be caused by falling Oestrogen levels. First line HRT treatments focus on restoring these levels, and for many women is very effective in managing symptoms. But if you feel that standard HRT is not quite hitting the spot, it might be time to consider whether another hormone, testosterone, could be the missing link in your management plan.

Winchester GP were truly humbled when one of our patients, unprompted, started sending in their weekly experiences of starting the weightloss medication Mounjaro. We think it’s an incredibly brave and generous thing to do, and so are delighted to share their updates verbatim here.

Winchester GP were truly humbled when one of our patients, unprompted, started sending in their weekly experiences of starting the weightloss medication Mounjaro. We think it’s an incredibly brave and generous thing to do, and so are delighted to share their updates verbatim here.

Week 3 shared by one of our our weight loss medication patients

Week 2 of the weight loss diary from one of our patients taking Mounjaro

Week 1 of our patients weightloss story on Mounjaro

Winchester GP were truly humbled when one of our patients, unprompted, started sending in their weekly experiences of starting the weightloss medication Mounjaro. We think it’s an incredibly brave and generous thing to do, and so are delighted to share their updates verbatim here, starting with how they came to our consultation room in the first place.

Ask an assembly of health professionals (i.e. doctors, dieticians, nutritionists, health coaches. Personal trainers etc….) about vitamin supplements in general and you are likely to get a wide range of responses- but there is one that they pretty much all agree on…

Our co-founder, Gemma, shares her story of why the Trucheck Intelli cancer screen is a non-negotiable part of her family’s health routine.

In our previous blog post, we shared that we probably we won’t be using John Lewis for our health screening needs any time soon…. BUT to show that we mean ‘no shade’ to this high street darling, let us explain why when it comes to carpet fitting they have loyal clients in us. (And what that can tell us about organising healthcare!!)

News that John Lewis & Partners (one of WGP’s top favourite stores) is going to start offering wellness screening is a fascinating development, but is it a service that we would recommend to our friends and family? Read on to find out!

The flu vaccine is the best way to ensure that if you do get flu, you have a crack team of commandos on your side, rather than Dad’s army! Read on to find out more! :-)

Those familiar with Winchester GP will know that we are big fans regular screening and preventative, proactive care, in all areas of health. So here’s what happened when our Co-Founder and Practice Manager followed our own advice.

A good night’s sleep is a core pillar to everyone’s wellbeing. Of course, there are certain times of life when broken nights are pretty much an inevitability (we’re thinking young children!) But if an interrupted night has become the norm for you, try these 10 tips to get you back on to an even keel. We also give you the lowdown on sleeping pills!

As menopausal women in the UK struggle to source utrogestan- a commonly used progesterone in HRT, we give you the low down on why you shouldn’t give up the search and what to do if your pharmacist’s cupboard remains bare…

It’s no secret that we Brits live by our weather! You could call it part of our national identity. So it’s no surprise that we also see some very strong seasonal trends in healthcare. It’s not just the illnesses that change with the weather; the way we manage our symptoms and how willing we are to make meaningful change has a natural ‘ebb and flow’. We recommend you flow with the seasons rather than fighting them!