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Recurrent UTIs: Why menopause increases the risk
Less commonly, the infection can travel to the kidneys causing an upper UTI or kidney infection ...
Dr Charlotte Patton
GP and Registered BMS Menopause Specialist
Charlotte is a women’s health GP and registered BMS Specialist working in Cornwall. She is one of the Clinical Leads for Women’s Health in Cornwall and runs the Cornwall Menopause Advice and Guidance Service.
Charlotte has specialist qualifications in contraceptive care and regularly fits contraceptive implants and intrauterine contraception. She holds a Diploma from the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health and is also a registered College trainer. She also holds a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Charlotte has a passion for education of both patients and healthcare professionals, and is a guest lecturer at University of Exeter. Additionally, she recently gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education. She has also been running a community art project to promote understanding of women’s health.
"Not everything you read online is evidence-based or accurate so check your facts!"
Do you have any specialist interests?
I am a menopause specialist and have a passion for providing holistic, individualised menopause care to patients, supporting them to make evidence-based, fully informed decisions. My particular areas of interest within menopause care includes complex HRT consultations, genitourinary syndrome of menopause and sexual difficulties in menopause.
Why are you passionate about women's health?
I’ve wanted to work in women's health for as long as I can remember. So much so, I actually wrote that I was going to be a gynaecologist in my school leaver's book! I originally started my training in O&G but did not feel my skill set was suited to obstetrics, so I changed training programmes to general practice. However, I knew my heart lay with women's health and I have endeavoured at every step of the way to develop my knowledge, skills and qualifications in women's health. I only work in women's health provision now and love the work that I do. There is nothing more rewarding than having positive interactions with women, improving their health and wellbeing.
What one piece of advice would you give to our audience?
Learning more about your body and what you are experiencing is essential in developing confidence and knowledge to make decisions, increasing your agency and autonomy. However, read with caution and a healthy amount of cynicism. Not everything you read online is evidence-based or accurate so check your facts!
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