London PMS & Menopause Clinic

Professor John Studd

The London PMS & Menopause Clinic was established by Professor John Studd who was the UK pioneer and leading authority in the menopause and use of hormone replacement.

He has hand-picked and trained the team of senior gynaecologists who have now taken over from him at The London PMS & Menopause Clinic.

He established the first menopause clinic in Europe in 1969 when he was still a trainee. At that time HRT was so controversial largely that it was closed after complaint to the BMA but this did not deter him; he was convinced of the benefits and safety of HRT and reponed the clinic after three months.

His early research demonstrated that the addition of a progestogen to oestrogen prevents endometrial cancer. His research also confirmed the value of HRT for the alleviation of menopausal and the prevention of osteoporosis. He also carried out research into the use of hormonal treatment for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, post-natal depression and as well as depression of the menopause.

He argued strongly that women are not always given the best medical advice around the use of hormones as doctors often do not understand the intricacies of route, dose, combination with testosterone and the varied indications.

Professor Studd was awarded the Blair Bell Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), which is only given every 5 years to the Gynaecologist who has made the biggest lifetime contribution to the speciality.