A patient-centred service offering a holistic, integrated approach to address a variety of chronic Womens’ health related conditions.
The service is led by two experienced female physicians with additional training in complementary therapies. The service is further supported by access to dietetics, psychology, acupuncture, insomnia management, relaxation techniques (Mindfulness, Autogenic Training), physiotherapy.
Consider referral of patients for whom conventional treatment has not been sufficiently effective in managing symptoms, when there are contradictions to conventional treatment or patients express an interest in managing their chronic conditions using an integrated, complementary approach.
Patient contact
Service management
Loretta Chinwokwu
Address
Integrated Women’s Service
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
GP contact
Referral
Other referral information
Referrals are only accepted by e-referral from GPs or by tertiary referral by letter from authorised healthcare professionals.
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UCLH service name |
e-referral specialty |
Clinic type |
|---|---|---|
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Integrated Medicine Women's Clinic |
General Medicine |
General Medicine |
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Integrated Medicine Women's Clinic |
Gynaecology |
Pyschosexual, Not Otherwise Specified |
Referral address
Integrated Women’s Service
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
- Menopause-related symptoms
- Chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis
- Fibroids and simple ovarian cysts
- Menstrual problems including premenstrual syndrome and irregular, painful and absent periods
- Recurrent infections including thrush and chronic cystitis
- Emotional difficulties linked to gynaecological symptoms
Services offered may include advice about complementary therapies, symptom management, relaxation techniques, nutrition and acupuncture, as well as well-being and lifestyle advice. The complementary services offered have an excellent safety profile. The service aims to provide self-help and patient empowerment in managing chronic conditions.
Consider referral of patients for whom conventional treatment has not been sufficiently effective in managing symptoms, when there are contradictions to conventional treatment or patients express an interest in managing their chronic conditions using an integrated, complementary approach.
Patients should have already undergone appropriate investigations and have an established diagnosis prior to referral. This service does not offer investigations but is solely therapeutic. Investigations can be undertaken via GP or gynaecology services.
Since we practise and promote an integrated approach to health and medicine, patients taking conventional medication are advised to continue taking these alongside the treatment offered at the clinic as appropriate. Patients are offered a maximum of six appointments per referral.
What happens after my initial appointment?
If you are accepted for therapy, you will be contacted by one of our administrators to schedule either your group or individual therapy sessions.
Because we receive a large number of referrals, it is possible that you may have to wait before your therapy starts.
What if I cannot attend my initial appointment?
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please let us know at least 48 hours beforehand so that we can reschedule and offer your appointment to someone else. If you do not attend your appointment without telling us, we may refer you back to your GP.
If your appointment is more than 24 hours away, please change or cancel it by using the online form below or calling us on 020 3456 7890.
If your appointment is within the next 24 hrs please call us on 020 3456 7890.
If you have any non-urgent queries regarding your appointment or our services, please email us at uclh.
The RLHIM is also a teaching hospital and from time to time other healthcare professionals may observe in outpatient clinics as part of a training course. We will always ask your permission for students to sit in during your consultation. You do not have to have students present if you would prefer not to.
