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Kathie Cooke is a Gynaecology Consultant Nurse, with 30 years’ extensive experience in all aspects of women's health care. I have undertaken further training to work at an advanced clinical level throughout Gynaecology, and my particular area of interest and expertise is menopause care.
I hold the British Menopause Society (BMS) recognised Faculty of Reproductive Healthcare Special Skills Certificate in Menopause Care (advanced) and have provided independent Menopause clinics since 2012.
Menopause can be overwhelming. Sleeplessness, hot flushes, irritability, low mood, brain fog, headaches, joint pain, poor memory and concentration, exhaustion and loss of confidence are all very common symptoms.
Menopause can occur spontaneously at any age, and can be particularly distressing for women who have not started or completed their families. Many cancer treatments can also lead to menopause - and women recovering from the trauma of a cancer diagnosis also find themselves having to deal with menopause.
Women often describe loosing their identity, and feeling invisible. Relationships with loved ones and friends can become strained and breakdown; I have met many women who feel they can no longer cope and have resigned from their jobs.
For many women HRT can be really beeficial - and is recognized in NICE guidance as first line treatment for menopause symptoms - however, for women who are avoiding hormone treatment for whatever reason, there are alternatives. I find there is generally always something that can be done to improve quality of life.
Talking to, advising and empowering women to make informed personal decisions about their menopause is incredibly rewarding.

I’m Diane Porterfield, a Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years nursing experience.I provide private menopause consultations within Beautoxology clinic, 3 High Street, Belbroughton, Worcestershire. DY9 9SY.
I can help make your menopause a positive experience.

We associate Menopause with ageing and who wants to be reminded of that? So many women tell me that it’s something ‘ to be endured’, well the answer is no it isn’t. Women can begin to experience these symptoms in their mid 30’s so its vital we spread the word, the menopause word.

Identifying that you maybe menopausal is the first step to finding yourself again. This means seeking professional advice.

After listening to your main concerns and discussing your health, I can prescribe you the best HRT or discuss other treatments to help. Together we can develop a plan of care to improve your physical symptoms, emotional well being and long term health. Symptoms of menopause can make women feel anxious, forgetful, exhausted all the time and many people struggle with work and relationships. Talking to an experienced nurse who understands the impact low oestrogen has on your health will make a huge difference.