The Lowdown is a UK women’s health platform that aggregates real user reviews alongside doctor-written guidance, covering contraception and — increasingly — HRT and menopause treatments.
It is primarily an information and review resource rather than a menopause clinic, though it has expanded into some online clinical services. Any prescribing is a private service, separate from the NHS.
It can be a useful place to read patient experiences, but for a diagnosis or treatment plan the NHS GP route remains free and is the standard first step in the UK.
UK availability
UK-focused website, free to browse. Any consultation or prescription service it offers is private (self-pay) — check current details and fees on their site.
Regulatory status
The Lowdown is an editorial/review platform founded by a doctor. Where it offers clinical services, those are delivered by GMC-registered clinicians. Verify current service details and registration on their site.
The NHS alternative
Reviews and guides are not a substitute for a clinical assessment. For NHS-funded menopause care, start with your GP.
- NHS — Menopause: nhs.uk/conditions/menopause
- NHS — HRT: nhs.uk/conditions/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt
- NHS — Prescription charges & HRT PPC: nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions
Check the provider
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