Any experiences of the Newsom Clinic? Trying to sort my peri-menopause symptoms

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I have been taking HRT for nearly 2.5 years but my GP has concedes that after a number of different treatment regimes that she is out of her depth. I was referred to the local menopause clinic back in October 2025, so far had a 5 minute telephone appointment in the spring. No treatment as yet. I am bored of waiting for it to be resolved while the NHS operate at a snails pace and l am sick of the symptoms. I am keen to resolve my insomnia, excessive bleeding, hot sweats, irritability and sexual dysfunction. Has anyone tried the Newsom Clinic or similar? Recommendations would be gratefully received

@Doodledoggle no I haven’t, I’ll have to look into that! Good to know.

My understanding of how the Newson clinics work with prescriptions is that they use two pharmacies and it's all done online, with your HRT being delivered.

This is a VERY expensive way to do it.

My HRT is a private prescription and the cost is half the Newson clinic. I'm given a prescription which I take to a pharmacy and pay the retail cost plus their dispensing fee.

You'd need to check these figures (I can't find it on their website now) but I'm sure that estrogen gel via their pharmacies was around £24 for a month, whereas I pay around £12.

Likewise for micronised progesterone. The cost per 100mgs tablet is around 50p (£15 per box of 30 capsules) but many online pharmacies are charging twice that.

Just be aware!

@JinglingSpringbellsyes its expensive initially. But they’ll wrote to your GP and then a lot of it is prescribed on the nhs so yes, initial outlay is a lot but if it sorts the problem, happy dats? I get all my HRT in the nhs now, only paid for one private prescription.

That's fine if it suits you but OP (?) or some poster here said their GP didn't do 'shared care'. Not sure what that means re. HRT but I'd assume it means the GP is responsible for prescribing and reviews, not Newson clinics.

I've stayed with my gynaecologist because I really value their experience. I'm on a low dose of HRT the monthly prescription lasts longer than a month.

It sounds like you need more Lenzetto - 4 or 5 sprays if the max gels / patches weren't working for you.

I used the Newsom clinic a few years ago for testosterone. It was expensive and made no difference whatsoever to me. I stuck with it for a year I think on differing doses but eventually just stopped.

Gp just continues to prescribe the patch and tablets which is fine.

Do you mind me asking what worked for you? I’ve just come to the end of my 12 days of 200mg utrogestan with a sense of relief. It brings down my mood and motivation.

I eventually tried a regime called Tridestra, 70 days of estrogen 2mg tablets, followed by 14 days of medroxyprogesterone plus estrogen followed by 7 days of taking nothing, and having a withdrawal bleed, then back to taking estrogen and start again. Unfortunately the manufacturer has stopped making Tridestra but my Dr prescribes all the components for me and I keep a diary of where I am, I also take Tostran testosterone for lack of libido.

I’m more than happy with my regime. Utrogeston literally sent me nuts, crying, getting upset over nothing, rocking back and forth, it was scary. I tolerate the medroxyprogesterone for the 14 days, I have tried taking it every day with the estrogen but after a few weeks my mood takes a dive, this is the best for me.

I’m so grateful to Dr Smith, she is so knowledgeable. She was the lead Dr at our NHS menopause clinic, but this was closed down just before I needed help. For me I’d have to travel 15 miles to my nearest NHS menopause clinic, it’s disgraceful how they closed ours down.

I can definitely recommend this HRT regime, my life is so much better. The testosterone is amazing as well, I had no libido whatsoever. Currently I’m in the spare bed as my husband needs to get some sleep 🤣. He initially thought I no longer wanted him before the Tostran, I can’t leave him alone now 🤪

@Snippit
Have you had any adverse affects from the Tostran? I've been prescribed it but I'm a bit nervous. My testosterone is really low (0.4) and I've been prescribed it for low libido.

That’s so interesting. I think I’ll try taking utrogestan vaginally. I’m so much happier and productive when I’m not taking it.
I like Tostran too. I also think people forget how important vaginal estradiol is for sexual response.

No side effects here. Decent sex drive. I believe it’s also good for bone, muscle, mood and brain health.
contrary to the instructions, I always apply it in the same spot and I have no hair growth. The levels achieved from a few pumps a week (I take four) are not as high as the levels of our youth.

@Snippit
Thank you.
I think I'll give it a go!

Do you take full pumps each time of the Tostran? I'm asking because Google suggested partial pumps. I noticed you said you do it 4 times a week, so I'm guessing these are full pumps?

I'm on Testogel but it's made no difference. I used to be on Testim which was marvellous but it was discontinued. In interested in trying Tostran.

@Dahliadaily sorry - I meant to tag you on my earlier response 😊
@LineMyEyesAndCallMePretty I'm interested in this too. I took one dose before getting cold feet, and the one pump seemed to produce a lot of product...

To those umming and ahhing about the testosterone, I also apply it in the same place on my upper arm and no hair growth at all after 3yrs.

Great for libido but I can't say it's had an impact on anything else.

I use testogel, very easy to squeeze out the right amount. I don't get worked up about getting the dose exactly right. I also forget some weeks so I don't feel I'm getting too much at any point.

My chin and neck are hairier. But that's a small price to pay for better sex. I just pluck the hair or use an eyebrow razor.

Yes a full pump. I’ve tried other formulas including Androfemme but prefer Tostran because there’s no judging or measuring. Just ensure you keep the canister upright so that you’re getting a full
metered dose each time.

Oh and whilst I’m here. Don’t neglect vaginal oestrogen (ovestin etc) and don’t be afraid to also use it on your face and lips.

I can honestly say that taking Tostran is the best thing you can do, not only for libido but for muscle mass, strength, stamina, energy plus much more.

I’ve reduced it now to just two pumps a week. I had to take HRT for 6 months first to see if my libido improved, as it didn’t I was prescribed Tostran, it’s as though a switch had been flipped after two weeks, wonderful. I have also taken Tramadol at high doses for many years (for M.S pain) not realising that it lowered testosterone levels until recently, good old Google.

Whenever I go on holiday abroad I keep all my menopause medication in my hand luggage, no way will I risk it getting lost in my suitcase 🤗

Thank you. I'm going to ask my GP about switching to this in my next review.