Women’s health

Doctors Denise Nicholson and Catherine Smart have a special interest in and excellent knowledge about women’s health, including:

• menopause

• period and hormone issues

• contraception

• pregnancy and postnatal mental health

• incontinence and urine problems.

Denise has been a partner at Straven Medical for over 20 years. She has a wide experience in women’s health with a special interest in women’s period problems, postnatal depression, and menopause.

Catherine has an interest in contraception, period and hormone issues, and pregnancy and postnatal mental health.

Our experienced practice nurses are all trained in women’s health. At your appointment, you will see a nurse first, before your detailed assessment with Denise or Catherine.

Appointments

Women’s health appointments are available to all women – you do not have to be enrolled with Straven Medical, and you don’t need a referral from your own doctor.

To make an appointment, phone our receptionist on 348 5749 and ask to book a women’s health appointment to see Denise or Catherine. We can offer evening and lunch time appointments.

The first appointment usually takes about 45 minutes. The time required may vary depending on the nature of the health issue.

For an idea of cost, see our Fees page

To find out more about some of the women’s health issues that Denise and Catherine may talk to you about, see our Useful Information page