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Hormone imbalance


CathS

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Cath,

 

(The search term is endocrinologist). I could only find one in the area, A Dr. Alahabadia in Sheffield, and these guys are not cheap (£200 for about 45 mins).

 

In all events you will need a referal letter from "some where".

 

So my link is way off beam?

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Cath,

 

(The search term is endocrinologist). I could only find one in the area, A Dr. Alahabadia in Sheffield, and these guys are not cheap (£200 for about 45 mins).

 

In all events you will need a referal letter from "some where".

 

This doctor is also an NHS consultant at the Northern General Hospital.

You are correct - all patients need a referral letter from their GP to see a 'specialist' doctor either privately or NHS.

Maybe the OP could ask to see a different GP who may be more sympathetic.

If, as I suspect, the hormone imbalance is one of a 'female' nature, she should see a female GP who are, generally, more sympathetic with regards to that area of medicine - I speak from experience.

Regards.

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Your GP should at least offer you a simple blood test, but bear in mind that depending on your age, they may not offer you much advice other than lose weight, eat healthily, do exercise, stop smoking/drinking etc. Don't get me wrong, some conditions can be managed through a healthy lifestyle but it can feel like you're being fobbed off.

 

They only time they are really bothered is if you are wanting to try for a baby, or coming up to menopause.

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