General Women's Health Services
When was the last time your healthcare experience felt designed specifically for your busy life? At The Women’s Clinic, we understand that modern women need comprehensive care that respects their time as much as their health. Our premium women’s health services include:
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – Personalised treatments to manage menopausal symptoms effectively
- Thread Checks – Quick, professional monitoring for contraceptive device placement
- Ring Pessary Management – Expert fitting and maintenance for pelvic support
- Well Woman Blood Tests – Comprehensive health screening in one efficient appointment
- Cervical Cancer Screening – Discreet, thorough testing with prompt results
What sets us apart isn’t just our range of services, but our commitment to streamlining your healthcare experience. No long waiting rooms. No rushed appointments. No compromises on quality. Simply focused, efficient care designed around your schedule and needs.
- A 40 min face to face consultation with Dr Smith.
- Feel heard and listened to, with all your questions answered.
- Understand your symptoms better and with a plan in place from your first visit.
What to expect from your consultation
Dr Catherine Smith
Dr Smith is an experieced GP with nearly two decades of experience and a British Menopause Society (BMS) registered Menopause specialist. Through her private clinic she offers specialist care to women seeking private medical care.
What patients are saying about The Women's Clinic
Mia Zielinska
Edinburgh
Highly recommend. Catherine is super. Treatments for perimenopause have been more informed and more effective than I’ve been able to access through NHS. Catherine knows her stuff - it’s wonderful!
Shona Flanagan
Edinburgh
Had an appointment today with Dr Smith to discuss the menopause/symptoms. It was a great experience. There was plenty of time to chat and Dr Smith is very knowledgeable on the subject and extremely empathetic. I would highly recommend this clinic.Emily Maver
Edinburgh
Thank you for your lovely welcome, for listening, for your professional approach to my care and, especially, for wanting to help me.Nicole Elliott
Edinburgh
I can't rate Dr Smith highly enough. She listens, empathises and is totally there for her patients. I always feel heard and taken seriously. Her calm manner is soothing and I always leave feeling a bit lighter. Every practice should have a Dr Smith!
Louise Griffiths
Edinburgh
Dr Smith is the best GP we've had in years. She really listens to her patients and she's always very helpful.
Natalia Jones
Edinburgh
Dr Smith has been amazing, caring and fully supportive as I navigated from peri-menopause to menopause over the last few years. With her guidance I now have an HRT protocol which allows me to live life well, has given me back my brain back and I feel like a whole person again.
Specialist Women's Health Services
We offer private women's health services for all women, in a calm, supportive environment - with no GP referral needed.
Thread Check
For women with a contraceptive coil who would like confirmation of their threads
Ring Pessaries
For women who are considering or wanting to have a ring pessary fitted for the first time
Cervical Smear
For all women seeking a private cervical smear test.
Help when you need it
The beneifts of seeking private Female care
Longer Appointments
Your consultation will last 40 minutes, during which time Dr Smith will take a full history and get to you know as a person as well as a patient.
Shorter Waiting Times
We offer apppointments into the evenings and on Saturdays, so you can find a time thats convenient to you.
Access to treatment not on the NHS
Being private means we can prescribe recognised treatments that are not yet available from your NHS GP.
How The Process Works
The Women's Clinic provides expert menopause care that fits with your busy schedule. We offer appointments in the evenings and at weekends, making it easier to get the help you need.
Schedule An Appointment
Our booking portal is straightforward and easy to use. Appointments are available within 48 hours
Meet With Dr Smith
Dr Smith will listen to your menopause journey and the symptoms you have been experiencing
Create Treatment Plan
Dr Smith will provide you with a detailed treatment plan tailored specifically to you
Get The Expert Care You Deserve
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Where to find us
We are located in Blackford area of Edinburgh, inside the BlackFord Clinic. If traveling by car, there is free on street parking nearby. Getting here by bus, you can take the 9, 24 or 38.
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Address
60 Blackford Ave, Edinburgh, EH9 3ER