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Dealing with medical conditions is often difficult. Connecting with others who are going through the same thing can make a world of difference. SMS is delighted to offer an exclusive women’s health support forum where you can find others who are going through similar health issues and challenges. You can interact by sharing stories, asking questions or offering advice. Or you can just read the stories, questions and advice that others have posted.

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Where possible, SMS will endeavour to provide advice from a qualified health professional who is part of the SMS medical team.

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Our SMS forum is free and is a great place to receive support, lend support and learn from what others have experienced.

To participate in the forum, please complete our short registration page.

With our best wishes,

SMS health information team

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Life Stage Screening - Menopause & Beyond

This screening package is best for you if...
Whilst menopause is an event in a woman’s body calendar, it doesn’t have to be a medical event nor is it an end point. Menopause can happen quite naturally as early as 40 and is not an illness; indeed in some cultures it is celebrated. It does have various short and long-term consequences and adapting can be challenging. Women who take more care of themselves throughout their menopause may reduce the risk of ill health in later life.

Menopause and Beyond

SMS Health Screening for You

You may know someone who has suffered an illness, so it's comforting to know a health assessment can help to ensure you're as well as you can be and help stop future health risks. At SMS all our women’s screening packages include

  • Comprehensive range of medical tests
  • Assessment by a fully qualified female health screening nurse
  • A detailed personal medical report with action plan

SMS Life Stage Screening Assessments gives you the opportunity to take time out to review your physical and lifestyle wellbeing. Your Menopause & Beyond screening assessment will include:

  • Medical history and lifestyle questionnaire
    Physical examination and consultation with a female health screening nurse
  • Core body measurements
    Including blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, body fat and waist:hip ratio
  • Blood screening
    Including standard bloods, anaemia, diabetes, liver, kidney function and cholesterol
  • Thyroid function tests
    This test is useful to check thyroid function which often diminishes in older women and causes symptoms such as fatigue and weight gain
  • Urine screen
    Including tests for infection, bladder, kidney and diabetes problems
  • Breast consultation and examination
    Discussion of breast problems and concerns including examination and advice on how to be breast aware
  • Gynaecology assessment
    Discussion of gynaecology problems and concerns including period problems, contraception or sexually transmitted infections
  • Cervical assessment
    A liquid based cervical (LBC) smear in conjunction with a TruScreen cervical probe test.


Optional tests


  • Menopause Blood test £45
    Checking the hormone levels to determine whether menopause has occurred or is imminent helps a woman to plan what if any action she wishes to take.
  • Pelvic and Transvaginal ultrasound £110 - £150
    This scan can determine the cause of a wide variety of gynaecological problems leading up to and after menopause. For women who have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer this test can be undertaken with the blood test Ca 125.
  • Ovarian cancer screen £160
    This blood test and pelvic ultrasound scan can help to determine a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer. It is appropriate for women who are at increased risk of ovarian cancer.
  • Incontinence questionnaire (information to follow)
  • Physiotherapy for Incontinences (information to follow)
  • Osteoporosis assessment £110
    Measurement of bone density can indicate whether osteoporosis (brittle bones) is likely to occur or indeed has already started. Although this test is not available at the clinic we can arrange for you to have the test undertaken locally.


Results and Action Plan
Your nurse will discuss any immediate results and plan of action with you on the day of your appointment. After your assessment your investigations will be sent for analysis and returned to you within seven working days. Your nurse will review your results and present them in an easy to understand guide. Within this guide there will also be a personalised action plan giving recommendations on how to minimise future health risks.

To Book an Appointment
Please click here to contact us.
Call 0845 290 3244
Email info@smshealth.org


In addition to your screening, your health assessment nurse may recommend for you to have one or more of the following tests. Your nurse will discuss this with you during your assessment.