Dr Rachel Hines

Need a gentle hand to guide you through everything from low libido to hot flushes or painful periods? Dr Rachel Hines is a top GP specialising in hormone health for women at all ages, from teens to midlife.

With over 20 years of medical experience as an NHS GP, she is a menopause and perimenopause specialist accredited with the British Menopause Society — and has also completed advance training with the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare.

She can offer personalised treatment including prescribing HRT and testosterone therapy for low libido and other menopausal symptoms.

However, she can also support you before and beyond the menopause with overall wellness checks, as well as cervical screenings, sexual health testing, fitting intrauterine devices (coils) and contraceptive implants. Plus, through the management of PMS, heavy, irregular periods and hormonal headaches, including stemming from fibroids, endometriosis and PCOS — and in young girls, too.

Throughout, her approach is holistic, ensuring that every consultation considers physical, emotional and lifestyle factors, with bespoke care for every patient. Above all, she is passionate about empowering women to take control of their health, using evidence-based treatments.

You can work with her through the London clinic, Miss Claire Mellon & Associates, where she practices in person, over the phone or a video call on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Initial consultations start at £275 for 45 minutes.