Women’s Health MOT2022-12-20T12:04:50+00:00

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IT’S DIFFERENT. BECAUSE EVERY WOMAN’S BODY IS DIFFERENT.

Health issue on your mind?

Reached a milestone age you’d like to celebrate with candles and a check-up?

Want an idea of what’s in store for you?

All valid reasons to get that body of yours thoroughly checked out. After all, you think nothing of servicing your car. Why not a comprehensive once-over of you?

Your first port of call may be the NHS. A great option if you want a quick look under the bonnet and kick of the tyres. But the problem is, it’s designed to check out everybody not your particular body. Tick boxes, templates, standard lifestyle analyses, blah blah blah.

Oh, and if you’re over 40, certain things may get overlooked.

H3 HEALTH CHECK – THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT OUT THERE

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we would say that. But it’s true. You won’t find a better Health MOT on the market. It’s totally bespoke and built around your particular story.

  • We only do tests or examinations that are genuinely useful.
  • Tests that you need and which provide effective preventative health for the over 40’s.
  • We deal with you as a rounded person, not one simple health concern.
  • We treat your problem rather than just refer it on or bat it back to your GP.
  • We’ll agree a plan of action and stick to it.
  • All of our consultations are with a doctor who specialises in women’s health.
  • You’ll get a comprehensive report to pore over
Initial Consultation

A full 1 hour face to face (online, if preferred) with a specialist Women’s Health doctor. Going through your symptoms, past medical history, mental health, family history, risk factors, lifestyle, exercise and diet.

Physical examination

A full physical exam, urine dipstick, ECG (heart trace), and blood test tailored to your needs. Additional imaging (X-rays or other scans*) if required.

Blood Analysis

An accredited lab will fully analyse your bloods. Results passed to H3 Health in 4-5 days. Online consultation? We’ll arrange a local clinic take your bloods (small additional cost).

Follow-up Consultation

With your H3 Health doctor. You’ll receive a detailed breakdown of the results and he’ll talk you through any recommendations. Put in a report and shared with you via our secure portal.

Treatment Path (if clinically appropriate)

We’ll offer a treatment plan or suggest further investigations (H3 Health will support you in arranging).

*Imaging such as ultrasound and CT scans are not included in the cost of a health check.

EVERYTHING FROM SEXUAL HEALTH TO CANCER

General wellness.

Niggles, worries, anything you want to discuss. Don’t be shy.

Mental health.

Depression, anxiety, stress. It’s such a big area and we’ll give you time to chat about it.

Cardiovascular health.

Heart health is so important and the risk of disease increases through menopause. So, we look at lifestyle factors, family history, symptoms, sleep, exercise diet and nutrition.  We measure blood pressure, pulse, heart sound, perform an ECG, and carry out blood tests for cholesterol, testosterone, diabetes and pre-diabetes.

General health.

We’ll look at core health markers such as anaemia, immunity, kidney and liver function. And we’ll do it properly, investigating any underlying causes.

Ovarian health and the renal system.

Checking urine for protein and blood for markers of kidney disease. We also measure BP. Although there is no screening for Ovarian cancer, we can measure the ovarian markers to determine if these are elevated.

Diabetes screening.

Not the old fashioned finger-prick blood test for glucose. We use an HBA1c blood test which can pick up early markers of diabetes years before you get symptoms.

And we go further. Type 2 diabetes is also an indicator of ‘metabolic syndrome’. Putting women at risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease, fatty liver disease, and other problems. So, we’ll assess for this, looking at cardiac risk, blood pressure, cholesterol, HBA1c, renal function, lifestyle, bodyweight, BMI, percentage fat, etc.

Female health.

Menopause is our speciality. Checking hormone levels can give a snapshot of what is happening at that particular moment. Useful when guiding treatment (HRT) or additional hormones in the future.

Cancer.

No matter what health check you do, you cannot screen for all cancers. Even a ‘full body MRI’ would miss some. Instead, we screen for those we can look out for – breast cancer, bowel cancer, cervical screening. Suggesting preventative measures to reduce the risk.

WHY H3 HEALTH?

Led By Experts

Dr Verity Biggs is our Women’s Health Lead.

She has worked as GPs in the NHS since qualifying from Leicester Warwick Medical School.  Dr Biggs has studied the Special Skills Modules with the British Menopause Society and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, as well as advancing her knowledge with the International Menopause Society and West Midlands Menopause Society.  She has worked at a private menopause clinic and gained experience with local Gynaecologists.  She is actively involved with training GP trainees, Clinical Pharmacists and Physician Associates.

Meet all of the H3 Health Doctor team

Dr Verity Biggs H3 Health Menopause Doctor

Dr Verity Foster MBChB 2006, MRCGP 2013, BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences, DFSRH
Female Health Lead

WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY

“My two appointments with Dr Verity Biggs have been a real eye-opener into my personal health. As a fit, healthy woman just into my 50s, I had a few niggles – some straightforward, others more personal. Verity’s knowledge as an experienced GP & women’s health specialist, combined with her supportive & straightforward manner was excellent. Like many of my friends in the 45+ age bracket, I didn’t know that my symptoms were a) peri-menopausal & b) could be improved! Verity explained the options clearly, answered all my questions, organised my prescription extremely efficiently & I am exceptionally grateful for her advice & expertise. Highly recommend.”

“A few months ago I underwent a total hysterectomy. I had no follow up from the hospital and trying to get an appointment with my GP was very difficult and then met with limited and dated information. I hit the surgical menopause wall like a train crash and was left to pick up the pieces myself. After about 3wks I was a blubbering wreck and really didn’t know where to turn. This is where Dr Verity Biggs stepped in. The only words I can use to describe her is my ‘guardian angel’. She is compassionate, empathetic but most importantly extremely knowledgeable. Her approach is accessible and warming. I can truly say without her I do not feel I’d be getting myself back on track. The follow up has gone beyond any of my expectations and been thorough. I’d have absolutely no hesitations in recommending her to anyone who feels they maybe suffering either from peri menopause or menopausal symptoms.”

“It’s the first time I’ve felt listened to and understood. I’m so pleased I booked the appointment. Women’s health is not understood enough an my GP practice leaving me to do my own research and wondering what I’m going to do. So nice to have some support.


Thank you to Kathryn too for being so lovely and explaining the process from booking and beyond.”

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