What our patients say…
At Manchester Menopause Hive, we know that no two menopause journeys are the same. These patient experiences are shared with consent and reflect a range of real experiences of care.
Ongoing menopause symptoms impacting emotional wellbeing
IN THEIR WORDS…
“Dr Chrystal not only surpassed my expectations both in taking time to understand the nature of my symptoms and explaining the treatment options available to me, but also, where possible, involving me in making decisions about my health.
The results of my treatment have been truly transformative. Over a twelve-week period my menopause symptoms have improved dramatically and my sense of wellbeing has increased to a point where I can look forward to the future with anticipation rather than dread. Thank you MMH.”
Told by their GP they’re ‘too young’ for perimenopause
IN THEIR WORDS…
“The team at Manchester Menopause helped me when no one else would. I was collapsing at work, not sleeping and gaining weight rapidly. My GP refused HRT as I was 42 and still having a monthly cycle.
Fast forward two years later and I am thriving, sleeping and feeling well. Most importantly, I can exercise again and don’t feel exhausted and fearful every day. I am so incredibly thankful to the full team at Manchester Menopause.”
When HRT previously hasn’t worked
IN THEIR WORDS…
“I have experienced Dr Chrystal and all the team at Manchester Menopause Hive as genuinely caring and very responsive. To have a doctor who has time to listen and understand what was going on for me with a range of menopause symptoms was such a relief.
She explained everything that was going on in my body in such a clear way and why previous HRT medication hadn’t worked. The medication service was also efficient and it took only 48 hours from the consultation for the medication to arrive. This vital support has enabled me to start feeling as if I can function again and see a future.”
Symptoms at 41 and searching for answers
IN THEIR WORDS…
“I didn’t realise my body was shutting down – I just knew something was deeply wrong. At 41, everything felt different: exhaustion I couldn’t shake, emotional overwhelm, and days where my body felt wired yet drained. I kept going back to the GP, but visit after visit, nothing joined together. Deep down, I knew something bigger was happening.”
“By December 2024, I reached out to the Manchester Menopause Hive. I was so low – physically, mentally and emotionally – and it was the first time someone truly listened. During a one-hour Zoom consultation, everything was tailored to my symptoms, and I finally began a proper treatment plan.”
“My symptoms slowly began to ease, and it was the first sense of hope I’d felt in years. By the summer, my energy, stability and confidence returned. Suddenly, everything made sense.”
(You can read the rest of Steph’s story here)
Surgical Menopause
IN THEIR WORDS…
“Before I came to Menopause Hive, I was really struggling having begun surgical menopause four weeks earlier. The consultation I had with Dr Rachael Chrystal lasted one hour, during which time I truly felt listened to and understood.
She took great care to talk through HRT and what I could expect. It was a revelation after feeling completely alone to deal with everything since my surgery. When my HRT arrived, it was instantly life-changing.”
Menopause after cancer
IN THEIR WORDS…
“Your service is absolutely the best I have ever used and has given me back my quality of life after my complex cancer and other gynaecological issues.
Your care, expertise, prescriptions and, most importantly to me, compassion and understanding have been a real lifeline.”
Post-menopause symptoms and HRT after 60
IN THEIR WORDS…
“I have been with Manchester Menopause Hive since 2022. The care I have received has been second to none. The doctors and the administrative staff are excellent and very efficient. The advice and medication I have been given has really helped my symptoms.
I recommend Manchester Menopause Hive to a lot of women who have doctors or GPs who don’t ‘get it’ or do not have the detailed knowledge or expertise related to menopause and appropriate medications. Every interaction I have had with MMH has been excellent. I have felt listened to, treated like an individual and shown the greatest of respect.
I would highly recommend Manchester Menopause Hive to any woman who is still struggling with symptoms of the menopause. I came to MMH in my early 60s and I am so glad I did. Thank you to everyone at MMH.”
PMDD, ADHD and perimenopause
IN THEIR WORDS…
“I felt completely seen and heard and it is a relief to talk to someone with a firm and compassionate understanding of PMDD, neurodiversity and peri menopause.”
Needing a holistic approach
IN THEIR WORDS…
“The doctors at Manchester Menopause Hive have been excellent. They’ve bridged a massive gap between the care my GP surgery was able to provide and what I desperately needed, including short-notice appointments and sensible advice on how to treat symptoms, plus a more holistic approach to my wellbeing, diet, appropriate exercise, supplements and vitamins.
The overall approach has taken me from feeling that I was functioning at about 45 percent of normal and extremely anxious to about 90 percent of normal and having fun.”
