Dr Tomlinson is a registered member of the British Menopause Society and the Faculty of Sexual Health. She is also currently working towards becoming a Menopause Specialist Trainer. This qualification will allow her to able to support and train up other clinicians in this area too.
She has been involved in all aspects of Women’s Health and Wellbeing since qualifying as a GP in 2002, and has been instrumental in setting up in-practice Sexual Health, Young Women’s and Contraception Clinics. Her aim is to ensure that all women can access easy, informative and confidential support for all aspects of their female health needs from menarche to the menopause and beyond.
Dr Rebeccah feels strongly that menopausal symptoms are underreported and undertreated leaving women struggling with symptoms that should be addressed and managed before they have a detrimental impact on their work or family life. She is also a passionate advocate for empowering patients to understand and manage their own health needs.
Qualifications and certifications:
- MBBCh 2002 Cardiff, MRCGP, DFFP
Articles by Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson
Are antidepressants the right treatment for perimenopause and menopause symptoms?
Many women are prescribed antidepressants for perimenopause symptoms, but is this the right approach? Discover why HRT or other holistic treatments may be a more effective solution.
Perimenopausal bleeding: what’s normal, what’s not?
During Perimenopause your periods can start to become increasingly irregular and unpredictable, we'll look at what you can expect and how to manage it.
Genes and Menopause: Is the age you start menopause genetic?
Are menopause symptoms hereditary? Here are the known links between genes and menopause. How your genetics can affect menopause and whether you’ll experience early menopause because your mum did.
Post-menopausal bleeding: Why does it happen and what should you do?
Is it PMS, PMDD or Perimenopause
Menopause and cardiovascular disease
Breast changes during perimenopause and menopause (and the reason you need to keep checking yours)
What happens to testosterone levels during menopause? And how can it affect us?
What is early menopause
Top 10 tips for a healthy gut during perimenopause and menopause
Signs HRT is Not Working: Can HRT make your symptoms worse?
