Initial consultation price:
£285
About Dr Julie Hall
Personal Profile
Dr Julie Hall is a Private GP specialising in menopause at Beaumont Hospital in Bolton. She welcomes self-paying patients to her regular clinics here.
She is dedicated to supporting women through the menopause transition with compassionate, evidence‑based care. She has undertaken advanced post-graduate training in:
- Menopause
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Lifestyle medicine
- Clinical sexology
Honest. Holistic. Human.
Understanding what is happening during the menopause transition can make a profound difference to how women experience midlife. Many assume they must wait until their periods stop before seeking help, but perimenopause often begins years earlier and can bring a wide range of physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms.
Whether menopause occurs naturally, early or following surgery, it is not only about symptom relief. It is also an important opportunity to consider long-term health, including bone and cardiovascular wellbeing, and to make informed choices that support quality of life in the years ahead.
Dr Hall has been a GP in Westhoughton for over 25 years and has always had a strong interest in women’s health. Over time, she became increasingly aware of how many women were struggling with perimenopause and menopause symptoms, often for years, without clear guidance or consistent support.
This interest became even more personal when she experienced her own perimenopausal symptoms. It deepened her understanding of how disruptive and confusing this stage of life can be, and led her to undertake further post-graduate training in menopause care, sexual and reproductive health, lifestyle medicine and clinical sexology.
Dr Hall's approach to menopause care
There is no single “right way” to manage menopause.
Her consultations are calm, unhurried and centred around the individual. She takes time to understand symptoms, concerns and what each woman wants to achieve from treatment. Many women come feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or frustrated by conflicting information. Dr Hall's role is to help bring clarity.
Together, you explore evidence-based options and create a personalised plan. This may include HRT, testosterone where appropriate, non-hormonal treatments, vaginal hormone therapy and lifestyle strategies, depending on symptoms, medical history and preferences.
Dr Hall is passionate about helping women understand the evidence behind their choices so they can make informed decisions with confidence.
The menopause journey
Dr Hall sees women at all stages of the menopause transition, from early perimenopause through to post-menopause, including those who continue to experience symptoms many years after their final period.
For women considering HRT, she provides clear, individualised advice about benefits, risks and different formulations, tailoring treatment to each woman’s needs and medical history. For some women, particularly those experiencing persistent low libido linked to menopause, testosterone therapy may be appropriate.
However, HRT is not the right choice for everyone. Dr Hall also supports women who prefer non-hormonal approaches, lifestyle interventions or symptom-specific treatments.
A key part of her work is supporting women with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Symptoms such as vaginal dryness, discomfort, urinary changes and painful intercourse are extremely common but often under-discussed. Effective treatments are available and can make a significant difference to quality of life.
Looking at the whole woman
Menopause does not happen in isolation. It often coincides with demanding life stages, including work pressures, caring responsibilities, relationship changes and evolving health priorities.
Her additional training in lifestyle medicine and clinical sexology allows her to take a broader, more holistic view of health. This means looking beyond a single symptom or test result and considering the wider picture of wellbeing.
Above all, her aim for every woman she sees is to feel heard, understood and supported.
She also regularly speaks at menopause cafés, workplace events and community education sessions, helping to improve awareness and challenge misinformation around menopause care.
Her goal is simple: to provide clear, compassionate and evidence-based menopause care that helps women feel more confident, informed and in control of their health during midlife and beyond.
Following on from her training, she offers a comprehensive, holistic approach tailored to each woman’s unique symptoms and goals.
Dr Hall is passionate about giving women the knowledge and confidence to take control of their health, and regularly speaks at menopause cafés, community programmes, and educational events in the commercial sector. Her clear, supportive communication style helps women feel heard, informed, and empowered.
Her warm, person‑centred consultations focus on understanding the whole woman—not just her symptoms. By integrating lifestyle medicine into her approach, she provides practical, personalised strategies that support long‑term wellbeing.
With over 25 years’ experience as a GP at 'The Unsworth Group Practice' in Westhoughton, Dr Hall brings deep clinical insight and continuity of care to every consultation.
Clinical Interests:
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Premature and early menopause
- Surgical menopause
- Menopause after cancer
- Menopause with a family history of breast cancer
- Endometriosis and menopause
- Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and hormonal sensitivity
- Menopause and ADHD or neurodivergence
- Anxiety, mood and sleep disturbance
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
- Sexual wellbeing and changes in libido
- Bone and cardiovascular health in midlife
- Contraception during perimenopause
- HRT, testosterone and alternatives
