There is no single best online menopause clinic in the UK; the right one depends on your budget, whether you want doctor-led or nurse-led care, and how much ongoing support you need. What separates a good service from a weak one is consistent: it is properly regulated, the prescribers know menopause well, care is managed over time rather than sold as a one-off, and the pricing is clear.
What makes a good online menopause clinic
- •Regulated care: the clinical service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) or the equivalent regulator in your nation.
- •Menopause-experienced prescribers, ideally aligned with British Menopause Society guidance.
- •Ongoing management: follow-up, reviews and dose adjustments, not a single prescription.
- •The full range of treatment, including testosterone where clinically appropriate.
- •Clear, honest pricing with no surprise fees.
Doctor-led or nurse-led?
Both can prescribe HRT. Specialist doctor-led clinics tend to cost more and can suit complex histories. Nurse-led services are usually more affordable and are well suited to straightforward menopause care and ongoing management. A good nurse prescriber follows the same evidence-based guidance as a doctor.
Questions to ask before you pay
- •Is the service CQC-registered, and who is my prescriber?
- •Is this a one-off consultation or is my care managed over time?
- •What is included: follow-ups, dose changes, messaging between appointments?
- •Can you prescribe testosterone if it is appropriate for me?
- •What is the total cost over a year, not just the first appointment?
Red flags
- •Selling hormones with no real assessment or follow-up.
- •No named, registered prescriber or no regulator listed.
- •Pressure to buy, or prices that are hard to find.
- •No plan for monitoring or reviews.
How Solene fits
Solene is a nurse-led menopause service focused on managing your care over time, not a one-off script. A nurse prescriber working through a CQC-registered practice looks at your whole picture, with no GP referral and no waiting list. Solene is the platform, not the clinical provider. You can start with a free online check and personalised advice before deciding.
This article is general information to help you choose, not medical advice or an endorsement of any specific provider.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in an online menopause clinic?
Regulation (CQC), menopause-experienced prescribers, care managed over time with follow-up, access to the full range of treatment, and clear pricing.
Are online menopause clinics regulated in the UK?
Reputable ones are: the clinical service should be registered with the Care Quality Commission or the equivalent regulator in your nation. Always check before you pay.
Should I see a doctor or a nurse for menopause?
Both can prescribe HRT. Nurse-led care is usually more affordable and suits straightforward cases; specialist doctors can help with complex histories.
Can online clinics prescribe testosterone?
Some can, off-label, where it is clinically appropriate, alongside HRT. If testosterone matters to you, ask before choosing a service.
Is online menopause care as good as in person?
For most menopause care, a regulated online service with proper assessment and follow-up works well. Complex cases may still need in-person input.
Start with a free check, then decide
Map your symptoms in under 10 minutes and get free, personalised advice, then talk to a nurse prescriber if you want to.
