Cervical screening (smears)
NHS-equivalent liquid-based cytology, processed by an accredited UK lab (TDL). Same private clinic for any follow-up colposcopy referral if needed. HPV testing included.
Women's Health · Female-led · CQC-registered
Women's health, without the wait.
Smears, contraception, menopause review, period problems, pelvic pain, sexual health, fertility advice and well-woman checks — in one private clinic, with female doctors, often the same week. We do what good general practice should: listen properly, examine carefully, refer onward when you need a specialist, and don't make you feel rushed.
What we offer
A full women's health service. Not just a smear clinic.
Most concerns don't fit neatly into one appointment. A "period problem" might be hormonal, structural, or thyroid. Pelvic pain might be gynaecological, urological or musculoskeletal. We take time, examine properly, and arrange the tests or scans we need — without sending you on a year-long referral merry-go-round.
Contraception
Pill prescriptions and reviews, coil fittings (copper IUD and hormonal IUS), contraceptive implant fitting and removal, depot injection, contraception switching advice.
Menopause review
30 to 45 minute assessment of menopause symptoms, risk-benefit discussion of HRT, blood tests where indicated, individualised treatment plan, shared care letter to your GP for prescriptions.
Period problems
Heavy, painful, irregular, missed or bothersome periods. Hormonal review, pelvic ultrasound where indicated, treatment plan including tranexamic acid, hormonal options, or onward referral for fibroid/endometriosis assessment.
Pelvic pain
Acute or chronic pelvic pain assessment. We listen, examine, take history seriously (no "it's probably stress" without proper workup), arrange relevant tests, and refer onward to gynaecology, urology or pain services if needed.
Sexual health
STI screening (full panel or specific tests), thrush and BV management, recurrent infections, pelvic exam where indicated, partner-notification advice, contraception integration. Discreet, judgement-free.
Fertility & preconception advice
Preconception health check, advice on optimising fertility before trying to conceive, baseline hormone assessment, pelvic ultrasound. Recurrent miscarriage workup needs referral to a fertility specialist — we'll point you to one.
Consultation & Ultrasound
For a single comprehensive visit, book the consultation that includes a pelvic ultrasound scan in the same appointment — useful for period problems, suspected fibroids, pelvic pain assessment, or as part of a one-stop women's health review.
Honest about scope
What we don't do here.
We do thorough primary-care women's health and refer onward when you need a specialist. Some things genuinely need consultant gynaecology, fertility specialists or surgical settings — we'll arrange the right referral rather than pretend we can do everything.
Colposcopy
If your smear shows changes needing colposcopy, we'll refer to a specialist colposcopy service — usually NHS, or private if you prefer.
Hysteroscopy & surgical gynaecology
Fibroid removal, polyp removal, endometriosis surgery and hysteroscopy under anaesthesia need a hospital setting. We'll refer to a consultant gynaecologist.
Fertility treatment
IVF, IUI, egg freezing and complex fertility workups are done in dedicated fertility clinics. We can do preconception checks and initial fertility investigations, then refer.
Antenatal care
We don't provide pregnancy care after the initial booking. Most women use NHS midwifery services or private maternity packages (Portland, Lindo, Kensington Wing).
Suspected gynae cancer
If we suspect a gynaecological cancer, we refer urgently — most often to the NHS 2-week-wait pathway, which is faster than private for cancer workup.
Complex menopause cases
Most menopause we can manage. Cases involving early premature ovarian insufficiency, contraindications to standard HRT, or complex symptoms unresponsive to first-line treatment may need menopause specialist input.
Menopause & HRT
Menopause review, without 9 months of waiting.
If you're navigating peri-menopause or menopause and the NHS pathway is slow, busy or hasn't given you time to think it through, a private review can help. Our approach is evidence-based, conservative, and explicitly focused on getting you back to your NHS GP for ongoing prescriptions where possible.
What we do
A 30 to 45 minute appointment to take a careful symptom history, discuss the risk-benefit of HRT for your specific situation, arrange any blood tests we need, and produce a clear written treatment plan.
If HRT is right for you, we'll explain the options — oral tablets, transdermal patches and gels, the IUS, vaginal oestrogen for local symptoms — and start treatment.
Licensed HRT only
We prescribe licensed, MHRA-approved HRT products that your NHS GP can also prescribe under shared care. This matters because:
- Licensed products have established safety and efficacy data
- NHS GPs can take over the prescription long-term, saving you money
- Side effects and interactions are well-documented
We don't prescribe compounded "bioidentical" hormones — not because patients shouldn't choose them, but because the evidence base is weaker and your NHS GP can't continue them.
Shared care with your NHS GP
After your review, you'll receive a written treatment plan and we'll write to your NHS GP requesting shared care — meaning they continue NHS-priced prescriptions following our specialist recommendation.
Most GPs accept this for licensed HRT. If yours doesn't, we can continue private treatments or you can opt for a fully private path. We'll be clear about both options.
Testosterone for women
Low-dose testosterone (off-label in UK for women) can help low libido in some menopausal women where oestrogen alone isn't enough. We'll discuss whether it's appropriate, do baseline bloods, and prescribe only where indicated.
We won't prescribe it routinely just because it's been requested — the evidence supports specific indications, not blanket use.
Transparent pricing
All fees on our price list.
Full pricing for all consultations, procedures and reports is published on our price list. We do not charge separate appointment fees on top of quoted prices, and all costs are confirmed before any test, procedure or report is started.
Meet your doctor
Women's health, with Dr Fatma Seda Soylu.
Dr Soylu is a GMC-registered doctor with extensive experience in women's health and gynaecology. She completed specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology in Turkey before relocating to the UK. While her specialist qualification isn't formally transferable to the UK Specialist Register, her training, examination skills and experience in managing complex women's health remain — and inform every consultation at this clinic.
Registration
GMC-registered doctor
Specialist training
Obstetrics & gynaecology (Turkey)
Languages
English & Turkish
Clinical focus
- Menopause & HRT
- Contraception including coil fitting
- Period & cycle problems
- Pelvic pain assessment
- Cervical screening & HPV
- Preconception advice
Supporting clinicians
For general women's health consultations not requiring Dr Soylu's gynaecology focus — routine smears, contraception reviews, sexual health and primary-care women's concerns — the following GMC-registered GPs at our clinic are also able to see you, often within the same week:
How it works
From booking to follow-up.
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Book online or call
You don't need a GP referral. If you'd like to mention your concern at booking, you can — or wait until the appointment. Either is fine. You can request a female doctor at booking.
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Your appointment
30 to 45 minutes. Careful history first, examination if relevant (always offered, never assumed, chaperone available), discussion of options, and a written plan.
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Tests & treatment
Blood tests and ultrasound can usually be done the same day or week. Coil fitting may need a separate appointment. Prescriptions can be issued privately or by letter to your NHS GP.
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Follow-up & referral
You receive a written summary. Follow-up booking, or onward referral to NHS or private specialist services where needed. We don't lose you in admin.
Common questions
Before you book.
Will I be seen by a female doctor?
Yes if you request one — Dr Soylu is our women's health lead. For general consultations you can also see a male GP if you prefer their availability, and we always offer a chaperone for intimate examinations. Tell us at booking what you'd like; we'll match you to who's available that week.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most women's health appointments are available within the same week, often within 1–2 days. Coil fittings sometimes need a separate appointment within a specific window of your cycle, so we'll explain timing at the initial consultation.
Is what I tell my doctor confidential?
Yes. Consultations are confidential under GMC professional standards and UK GDPR. The default is that we share information only with your NHS GP if you've asked for shared care, or with specialists you've consented to be referred to. Nothing is shared with employers, family or partners without your written consent.
Narrow legal exceptions apply for serious immediate risk of harm or court-ordered situations — we'd discuss this with you first wherever possible.
Will my NHS GP find out?
Only if you want them to. For some treatments (HRT shared care, coil fitting, complex pelvic pain) writing to your GP is helpful for safety and continuity. For others (STI screening, contraception you're happy to pay privately for, well-woman screening) there's no need to write to your GP. Tell us at booking what you'd prefer.
Do you do coil fittings?
Yes — both copper IUD and hormonal IUS (Mirena, Kyleena, Jaydess). Dr Soylu performs coil fittings. Standard practice is a brief consultation first to discuss whether the coil is right for you, then fitting on a separate appointment timed to your cycle (usually first 7 days of period, though not essential). Some women find fitting uncomfortable — we can offer pain relief options and discuss this at consultation.
Should I book the consultation with ultrasound, or without?
For most concerns — a smear, contraception review, sexual health, simple menopause check — the standard women's health consultation is fine. We can always arrange a scan separately if it turns out you need one.
Book the consultation with ultrasound if you already know an examination of the pelvic organs is likely to be useful: heavy or irregular periods, suspected fibroids or ovarian cysts, persistent pelvic pain, post-menopausal bleeding, or as part of a one-stop fertility/well-woman check. It saves you booking two separate appointments.
If you're not sure, book the standard consultation and we'll arrange a scan only if it's clinically indicated. We don't add scans you don't need.
Will I leave my menopause review with a prescription?
Usually yes, if HRT is appropriate for you and you decide to start. We typically issue a private treatment on the day, then write to your NHS GP requesting shared care so they can take over NHS prescriptions long-term.
Most GPs accept shared care for licensed HRT. If yours doesn't, you can continue with private treatments (£15–30/month for most HRT). We'll discuss this clearly so there are no surprises.
Do you prescribe testosterone for women?
Sometimes — specifically for menopausal women with low libido that hasn't improved with oestrogen alone. It's currently off-label in the UK for women, but supported by NICE guidance and the British Menopause Society in specific situations. We discuss the evidence honestly, do baseline bloods, and only prescribe when indicated.
We won't prescribe testosterone routinely just because it's been requested — the evidence supports specific indications, not blanket "feel-better" use.
I think I might be pregnant or want a termination — can you help?
We can confirm pregnancy with a blood test (same day), arrange an early pregnancy ultrasound, and provide non-judgemental advice on all options including continuation, adoption, and termination.
We don't provide termination services in clinic, but we will refer you promptly to a specialist provider — BPAS, MSI Reproductive Choices, or an NHS pathway — all of whom offer free or low-cost services regardless of insurance status. We won't make you feel rushed or judged.
Do you see teenagers?
Yes, from 16 years old for women's health concerns including contraception advice, period problems, and sexual health. Under-16s are seen in line with Fraser guidelines on competence to consent — we assess case-by-case and may involve a parent or carer where appropriate. For under-16s with complex needs we'll refer to NHS sexual health (which is free, confidential and excellent for this age group).
Same week appointments · Female doctor available · Whitechapel
Take care of it now.
If something's not right, or you've been waiting too long for an answer, book a private women's health appointment. Often within the same week.
See full pricing on our price list